The rectangular plate shown in the figure is rotated in turn about $x-x'$,$y-y'$ and $z-z'$ axes passing through its centre of mass $O$. Its moment of inertia is

  • A
    Same about all the three axes
  • B
    Maximum about $z-z'$ axis
  • C
    Equal about $x-x'$ and $y-y'$ axis
  • D
    Maximum about $y-y'$ axis

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