$A$ thin wire of length $L$ and uniform linear mass density $\lambda$ is bent into a circular ring. The moment of inertia of the ring about a tangential axis in its plane is:

  • A
    $\frac{3 \lambda L^3}{8 \pi^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{8 \pi^2}{3 \lambda L^3}$
  • C
    $\frac{3 \lambda L^2}{8 \pi^2}$
  • D
    $\frac{8 \pi^2}{3 \lambda L^2}$

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