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Moment of inertia of a circular wire of mass M and radius R about its diameter is :

A

`MR^(2)//2`

B

`MR^(2)`

C

`2MR^(2)`

D

`MR^(2)//4`

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The correct Answer is:
A
By theorem of `_|_r` axes
M.I. of a ring about one of diameter = `(MR^(2))/(2)`
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