NEETPhysicsRotational MotionMCQ+4 / −1
Four identical thin rods each of mass M and length , form a square frame. Moment of inertia of this frame about an axis through the centre of the square and perpendicular to its plane is
- A
- B
- C
- D
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Correct answer: D
As per theorem of parallel axes :
I = Icm + Ma2
where Icm = moment of inertia about an axis through centre of mass of rod
I = moment of inertia about parallel axis at distance ‘a’
Now moment of inertia of thin rod of mass M and
length L about an axis through the midpoint of the
rod and perpendicular to its length is ML2/12.
The moment of inertia of a rod about parallel axis at
distance L/2 will be :
ML2/12 + M(L/2)2 = ML2/3
As there are 4 rods in square frame, so moment of inertia of entire frame is 4 times the moment of inertia of 1 rod, so it will be (4/3) ML2
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