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A heavy symmetrical top is rotating about its own axis of symmetry (Z-axis). If $${I_1},\,{I_2}$$  and $${I_3}$$ are the principal moments of inertia along X, Y and Z axes respectively then

A. $${I_2} = {I_3},\,{I_1} \ne {I_2}$$

B. $${I_1} = {I_3},\,{I_1} \ne {I_2}$$

C. $${I_1} = {I_2},\,{I_1} \ne {I_3}$$

D. $${I_1} \ne {I_2} \ne {I_3}$$

Answer: Option C


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