Radius of gyration of a thin uniform circular disc about the axis passing through its centre and perpendicular to its plane is $K_c$. Radius of gyration of the same disc about a diameter of the disc is $K_d$. The ratio $K_d : K_c$ is

  • A
    $1:4$
  • B
    $1:\sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{2}:1$
  • D
    $2:1$

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