Parallel Axis TheoremHardQuestion 6118
Question
MI of uniform rod (M, L) about axis through one end perpendicular to rod:
- AML²/12
- BML²/3Correct
- CML²/6
- DML²/4
Correct answer
ML²/3
Explanation
I = I_cm + Md² = ML²/12 + M(L/2)² = ML²/12 + ML²/4 = ML²/3.