If M = 050 Kg, L = 1

Multiple Choice

If M = 0.50 kg, L = 1.2 m, and the mass of each connecting rod shown is negligible, what is the rotational inertia about an axis perpendicular to the paper through the center of mass? Treat the mass as particles. ​ ​

A) 3.7 kg⋅m²
B) 2.8 kg⋅m²
C) 3.2 kg⋅m²
D) 2.3 kg⋅m²
E) 3.9 kg⋅m²