Three point masses $m_1, m_2, m_3$ are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle of side $a$. The moment of inertia of the system about an axis passing through the vertex $m_1$ and perpendicular to the plane of the triangle is not what is asked; rather,the axis passes through $m_1$ and bisects the opposite side $m_2m_3$. What is the moment of inertia of the system about this axis?

  • A
    $ (m_2 + m_3) \frac{a^2}{4} $
  • B
    $ (m_1 + m_2 + m_3) a^2 $
  • C
    $ (m_1 + m_2) \frac{a^2}{4} $
  • D
    $ (m_2 + m_3) a^2 $

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