The moment of inertia of a circular ring of radius $r$ and mass $M$ about its diameter is:

  • A
    $\frac{2}{5} Mr^{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{Mr^{2}}{4}$
  • C
    $\frac{Mr^{2}}{2}$
  • D
    $\frac{Mr^{2}}{12}$

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