The radius of gyration $K$ of a hollow sphere of mass $M$ and radius $R$ about an axis $XY$ is equal to $R$. The distance of that axis from the center of the sphere is $h$. The value of $h$ is

  • A
    $R/\sqrt{3}$
  • B
    $R/2$
  • C
    $R/\sqrt{2}$
  • D
    $2R/\sqrt{3}$

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