The moment of inertia of a thin uniform rod of length $L$ and mass $M$ about an axis passing through a point at a distance of $\frac{L}{3}$ from one of its ends and perpendicular to the rod is

  • A
    $\frac{M L^2}{12}$
  • B
    $\frac{M L^2}{9}$
  • C
    $\frac{7 M L^2}{48}$
  • D
    $\frac{M L^2}{48}$

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