$A$ solid cylinder has mass $M$,length $L$,and radius $R$. What is the moment of inertia of this cylinder about one of its generators?

  • A
    $M\left(\frac{L^2}{12} + \frac{R^2}{4}\right)$
  • B
    $\frac{ML^2}{4}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{2}MR^2$
  • D
    $\frac{3}{2}MR^2$

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