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What is the moment of inertia of a thin rod of length L and mass M about an axis passing through one end and perpendicular to its length?

A

`(1)/(3)ML^(2)`

B

`(1)/(12)ML^(2)`

C

`ML^(2)`

D

`(1)/(2)ML^(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Moment of inertia of a rod about an axis passing through one end and `_|_` to its length is `I=(1)/(3)ML^(2)`.
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