One solid sphere $A$ and another hollow sphere $B$ have the same mass and the same outer radii. Their moments of inertia about their diameters are $I_{A}$ and $I_{B}$ respectively. Which of the following relations is correct?

  • A
    $I_{A} < I_{B}$
  • B
    $I_{A} = I_{B}$
  • C
    $I_{A} > I_{B}$
  • D
    $\frac{I_{A}}{I_{B}}=\frac{d_{A}}{d_{B}}$

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