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Three point masses, each of mass `m`, are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side `L`. The moment of inertia of this system about an axis along one side of the triangle is

A

`mL^(2)`

B

`(3mL^(2))/(4)`

C

`3mL^(2)`

D

`(3mL^(2))/(2)`

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`I=m((sqrt3L)/(2))^(2)=(3mL^(2))/(4)`
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