Four particles each of mass $m$ are placed at the corners of a square of side length $l.$ The radius of gyration of the system about an axis perpendicular to the square and passing through its centre is

  • A
    $\frac{l}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • B
    $\frac{l}{2}$
  • C
    $l$
  • D
    $\sqrt{2}l$

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