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The moment of ineria `(I)` of a sphere of radius R and mass M is given by

A

`I=MR^(2)`

B

`I=(1//2)MR^(2)`

C

`I=(4//3)MR^(2)`

D

`I=(2//5)MR^(2)`

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Moment of inertia about its diameter is `I = (2)/(5) MR^(2)`
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