What is the moment of inertia of a solid sphere of radius $R$ and density $\rho$ about its diameter?

  • A
    $\frac{8}{3} \pi R^3 \rho$
  • B
    $\frac{8}{15} \pi R^5 \rho$
  • C
    $\frac{8}{3} \pi R^5 \rho$
  • D
    $\frac{15}{8} \pi R^3 \rho^2$

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