The moment of inertia tensor of a rigid body is given by \[I = \left[ {\begin{array}{*{20}{c}}
8&0&{ - 4} \\
0&4&0 \\
{ - 4}&0&8
\end{array}} \right]\]
Moment of inertia a out an axis $${\bf{\hat n}} = \left( {\frac{1}{2},\,\frac{{\sqrt 3 }}{2},\,0} \right)$$ is
A. 6
B. 5
C. 2
D. $$\frac{8}{3}$$
Answer: Option B


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