The moment of inertia of a thin circular disc about an axis passing through its centre and perpendicular to its plane is $I$. Then, the moment of inertia of the disc about an axis parallel to its diameter and touching the edge of the rim is

  • A
    $I$
  • B
    $2 I$
  • C
    $\frac{3}{2} I$
  • D
    $\frac{5}{2} I$

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