Three bodies have equal masses $m$. Body $A$ is a solid cylinder of radius $R$,body $B$ is a square lamina of side $R$,and body $C$ is a solid sphere of radius $R$. Which body has the smallest moment of inertia about an axis passing through their centre of mass and perpendicular to the plane (in case of lamina)?

  • A
    $A$
  • B
    $B$
  • C
    $C$
  • D
    Both $(A)$ and $(C)$

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