The radius of gyration of a uniform rod of length $l$ about an axis passing through one of its ends and perpendicular to its length is

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

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