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A light rod of length `l` has two masses `m_(1)` and `m_(2)` attached to its two ends. The moment of inertia of the system about an axis perpendicular to the rod and passing through the centre of mass is

A

`(m_(1)m_(2))/(m_(1)+m_(2))l^(2)`

B

`(m_(1)+m_(2))/(m_(1)m_(2))l^(2)`

C

`(m_(1)+m_(2))l^(2)`

D

`sqrt(m_(1)m_(2))l^(2)`

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