The radius of gyration of a circular disc of radius $R$ and mass $m$ rotating about its diameter as an axis is:

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

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