The moment of inertia of a semicircular disc of mass $M$ and radius $R$ about the shown axis is:

  • A
    $\frac{M R^2}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{M R^2}{4}$
  • C
    $\frac{M R^2}{2} \sin^2 \theta$
  • D
    $\frac{M R^2}{2} \cos^2 \theta$

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