The radius of gyration of a uniform thin rod of length $L$ about an axis passing normally through its centre of mass is:

  • A
    $\frac{L}{\sqrt{12}}$
  • B
    $\frac{L}{12}$
  • C
    $\sqrt{12} \, L$
  • D
    $12 \, L$

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