The moment of inertia of a rectangular plate of mass $M$,length $l$,and breadth $b$ about an axis perpendicular to its plane and passing through its center is:

  • A
    $ \frac{M}{12}(l^2 + b^2) $
  • B
    $ \frac{M}{3}(l^2 + b^2) $
  • C
    $ \frac{2Ml^2}{12} $
  • D
    $ \frac{M(l + b)}{12} $

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