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The radius of gyration of a uniform rod of length L  about an axis passing through its centre of mass is

a
L23
b
L212
c
L3
d
L2

detailed solution

Correct option is A

For uniform rod, the moment of inertia about an axis passing through its centre is  mL2/12∴  Radius of gyration,   K=Im=mL2/12m=L23

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