If a disc of mass $M$ and radius $R$ rotates with an angular acceleration $a$, the torque acting on the disc is

  • A
    $M R^2 a$
  • B
    $\frac{M R^2 a}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{2 M R^2 a}{5}$
  • D
    $\frac{M R^2 a}{12}$

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