Three point masses 
are located at the vertices of an equilateral triangle of length 
. The moment of inertia of the system about an axis along the altitude of the triangle passing through 
is
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
To find: The moment of inertia about 
.
I = 
(Perpendicular distance of 
from 
(Perpendicular distance of 
from 
(Perpendicular distance of 
from 
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