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A T joint is formed by two identical rods A and B each of mass m and length L in the XY plane as shown. Its moment of inertia about axis coinciding with A is

A

`(2mL^(2))/(3)`

B

`(mL^(2))/(12)`

C

`(mL^(2))/(6)`

D

None of these

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The correct Answer is:
B
`I= (mL^(2))/(12)`
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