Three point masses,each of mass $m$,are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side $a$. The moment of inertia of this system about an axis passing along one side of the triangle is:

  • A
    $m a^2$
  • B
    $3m a^2$
  • C
    $\frac{3}{4}m a^2$
  • D
    $\frac{2}{3}m a^2$

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