The moment of inertia of a uniform circular disc of radius `R` and mass `M` about an axis passing from the edge of the disc and normal to the disc is.

Options

A. `MR^(2)`
B. `2/5MR^(2)`
C. `3/2MR^(2)`
D. `1/2 MR^(2)`

Answer

C

Explanation

`I = I_(CM) + MR^(2)=1/2 MR^(2)+MR^(2)=3/2 MR^(2)`