Physics · PYQ NEET UG 2016(2)

A light rod of length \( l \) has two masses \( m_1 \) and \( m_2 \) attached to its two ends. The moment of inertia of the system about an axis perpendicular to the rod and passing through the centre of mass is

1. A
   \( \sqrt{m_1 m_2} l^2 \)
2. B
   \( \frac{m_1 m_2}{m_1 + m_2} l^2 \)
3. C
   \( \frac{m_1 + m_2}{m_1 m_2} l^2 \)
4. D
   \( (m_1 + m_2) l^2 \)