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Figure shows a thin metallic triangular sheet `ABC`. The mass of the sheet is `M`. The moment of inertia of the sheet about side `AC` is :
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A

`(Ml^(2))/18`

B

`(Ml^(2))/(12)`

C

`(Ml^(2))/6`

D

`(Ml^(2))/4`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Moment of inertia of ABC about `AC =1/2 xx` moment of inertia of square sheet ABCD about `AC = 1/2 xx (2m) I^(2)/12 = (MI^(2))/12`
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