The figure shows a system of four particles joined by light, rigid rods. Assume a = b and M is larger than m. About which of the coordinate axes does the system have (i) the smallest and (ii) the largest moment of inertia?
(a) the x axis
(b) the y axis
(c) the z axis
(d) The moment of inertia has the same small value for two axes.
(e) The moment of inertia is the same for all three axes.
