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Rigid Body Dynamics: Advanced — Shell Moment MCQ

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Advanced — Shell MomentHardQuestion 30383

Question

A thin spherical shell (mass M, radius R) has moment of inertia about diameter:
  1. A
    2MR²/3
    Correct
  2. B
    2MR²/5
  3. C
    MR²/2
  4. D
    MR²

Correct answer

2MR²/3

Explanation

For a thin spherical shell (hollow sphere): I = (2/3)MR². Compare with solid sphere: I = (2/5)MR².

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