The moment of inertia of a semicircular ring of mass $M$ and radius $R$ about an axis passing through its center and perpendicular to its plane is:

  • A
    $MR^2$
  • B
    $\frac{MR^2}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{MR^2}{4}$
  • D
    None of the above

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