The moment of inertia of a rod of length $l$ about an axis passing through its centre of mass and perpendicular to the rod is $I$. The moment of inertia of a hexagonal shape formed by six such rods,about an axis passing through its centre of mass and perpendicular to its plane,will be (in $I$)

  • A
    $16$
  • B
    $40$
  • C
    $60$
  • D
    $80$

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