$A$ thin metal wire of length $L$ and uniform linear mass density $Q$ is bent into a circular coil with $O$ as the center. The moment of inertia of the coil about the axis $XX'$ is:

  • A
    $3 Q L^3 / 8 \pi^2$
  • B
    $Q L^3 / 4 \pi^2$
  • C
    $3 Q L^2 / 4 \pi^2$
  • D
    $Q L^3 / 8 \pi^2$

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