$A$ wire of length $\ell$ and mass $M$ is bent into a semicircle of radius $r$ as shown in the figure. Calculate the moment of inertia about the axis $XX'$.

  • A
    $\frac{M\ell}{2\pi^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{M\ell^2}{2\pi^2}$
  • C
    $\frac{M\ell^2}{2\pi}$
  • D
    $\frac{M\ell}{\pi}$

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