A solid square plate is spun around different axes with the same angular speed. In which of the following choice of axis of rotation will the kinetic energy of the plate be the largest?

  • [KVPY 2009]
  • A

    Through the centre, normal to the plate

  • B

    Along one of the diagonals of the plate

  • C

    Along one of the edges of the plate

  • D

    Through one corner normal to the plate

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