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Radius of Gyration

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Radius of gyration does not depend on

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Shape and size of the body.

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Position and configuration of axis of rotation.

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Distribution of mass of the body with respect to axis of rotation.

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Mass of the body.

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Solution

The correct option is D Mass of the body.
Radius of gyration is independent of mass of the body but depends on the shape and size of the body, position and configuration of axis of rotation and distribution of mass of the body with respect to axis of rotation.

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