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System of Particles & Rotational Motion: Parallel Axis Theorem MCQ

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Parallel Axis TheoremHardQuestion 6118

Question

MI of uniform rod (M, L) about axis through one end perpendicular to rod:
  1. A
    ML²/12
  2. B
    ML²/3
    Correct
  3. C
    ML²/6
  4. D
    ML²/4

Correct answer

ML²/3

Explanation

I = I_cm + Md² = ML²/12 + M(L/2)² = ML²/12 + ML²/4 = ML²/3.