The Earth is assumed to be a sphere of radius $R$ and mass $M$ having a period of rotation $T$. The angular momentum of the Earth about its axis of rotation is

  • A
    $\frac{2 \pi MR^2}{5 T}$
  • B
    $\frac{4 \pi MR^2}{5 T}$
  • C
    $\frac{MR^2 T}{2 \pi}$
  • D
    $\frac{MR^2 T}{4 \pi}$

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