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Three point masses each of mass m are placed at the corners of an equilateral triangle of side ‘ a ’ . Then the moment of inertia of this system about an axis passing along one side of the triangle is

1. ma 2
2. 3 ma 2
3. 3/4 ma 2
4. 2/3 ma 2

Correct answer: 3/4 ma 2

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