Three particles of mass $m$ each are placed at the three vertices of an equilateral triangle. The length of each side of the triangle is $a$. The moment of inertia of this system about any side of the triangle is:

  • A
    $m a^2$
  • B
    $3 m a^2$
  • C
    $\frac{3}{4} m a^2$
  • D
    $\frac{2}{3} m a^2$

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