The moment of inertia of a rod of mass $M$ and length $L$ about an axis passing through its center and normal to its length is $\alpha$. Now,the rod is cut into two equal parts,and these parts are joined symmetrically to form a cross shape. The moment of inertia of the cross about an axis passing through its center and normal to the plane containing the cross is:

  • A
    $\alpha$
  • B
    $\alpha / 4$
  • C
    $\alpha / 8$
  • D
    $\alpha / 2$

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