JEE MainPhysicsRotational MotionMCQ+4 / −1
For a uniform rectangular sheet shown in the figure, the ratio of moments of inertia about the axes perpendicular to the sheet and passing through O (the centre of mass) and O' (corner point) is : 

- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: B
- Moment of inertia about the axis through the centre
For a uniform rectangular sheet of sides and , the moment of inertia about an axis perpendicular to the sheet through its centre of mass is
- Moment of inertia about the axis through the corner
The axis through corner is also perpendicular to the sheet. Use the parallel axis theorem:
where is the distance between the centre and the corner.
For a rectangle,
so
Hence,
Take common terms:
= M(a^2+b^2)\left(\frac{1+3}{12}\right) = \frac{M}{3}(a^2+b^2).$$ 3. **Required ratio** The question asks for the ratio of moments of inertia about axes through $O$ and $O'$: $$\frac{I_O}{I_{O'}} = \frac{\frac{M}{12}(a^2+b^2)}{\frac{M}{3}(a^2+b^2)} = \frac{1}{4}. $$ 4. **Option matching** $$\boxed{\frac{1}{4}}$$ So the correct option is **B**.More from Rotational Motion
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