In the diagram shown below,all three rods are of equal length $L$ and equal mass $M$. The system is rotated such that rod $B$ is the axis. What is the moment of inertia of the system?

  • A
    $\frac{M L^2}{6}$
  • B
    $\frac{4}{3} M L^2$
  • C
    $\frac{M L^2}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{2}{3} M L^2$

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