Q208 / 225 · JEE Main 2002 · Physics

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

A
$\mathrm{MR}^2 / 2$
Correct answer
B
$\mathrm{MR}^2$
C
$2 \mathrm{MR}^2$
D
$\mathrm{MR}^2 / 4$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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