Four masses are attached to a light circular frame of radius $a$ as shown in the figure. The radius of gyration of this system about an axis passing through the center $O$ of the circular frame and perpendicular to its plane is:

  • A
    $a/\sqrt{2}$
  • B
    $a/2$
  • C
    $a$
  • D
    $2a$

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