Two rods,each of mass $m$ and length $l$,are joined at their centers to form a cross. What is the moment of inertia of the cross about an axis passing through their common center and perpendicular to the plane of the rods?

  • A
    $ml^2/12$
  • B
    $ml^2/6$
  • C
    $ml^2/3$
  • D
    $ml^2/2$

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