The ratio of the radius of gyration of a thin uniform disc about an axis passing through its centre and normal to its plane to the radius of gyration of the disc about its diameter is

  • A
    $\sqrt{2}: 1$
  • B
    $4: 1$
  • C
    $1: \sqrt{2}$
  • D
    $2: 1$

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