Moment of Inertia

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What is the moment of inertia of a point mass m at a distance r from the axis of rotation?

  1. mr

  2. mr^2

  3. m/r

  4. m/r^2


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The moment of inertia of a point mass is given by I = mr^2.

What is the moment of inertia of a thin rod of mass M and length L about an axis perpendicular to the rod and passing through its center?

  1. (1/12)ML^2

  2. (1/3)ML^2

  3. (1/2)ML^2

  4. ML^2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moment of inertia of a thin rod about an axis perpendicular to the rod and passing through its center is given by I = (1/12)ML^2.

What is the moment of inertia of a thin hoop of mass M and radius R about an axis perpendicular to the hoop and passing through its center?

  1. MR^2

  2. (1/2)MR^2

  3. (1/3)MR^2

  4. (1/4)MR^2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moment of inertia of a thin hoop about an axis perpendicular to the hoop and passing through its center is given by I = MR^2.

What is the moment of inertia of a solid cylinder of mass M and radius R about an axis perpendicular to the cylinder and passing through its center?

  1. (1/2)MR^2

  2. (1/3)MR^2

  3. (1/4)MR^2

  4. (1/6)MR^2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moment of inertia of a solid cylinder about an axis perpendicular to the cylinder and passing through its center is given by I = (1/2)MR^2.

What is the moment of inertia of a solid sphere of mass M and radius R about an axis passing through its center?

  1. (2/3)MR^2

  2. (2/5)MR^2

  3. (3/5)MR^2

  4. (3/4)MR^2


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The moment of inertia of a solid sphere about an axis passing through its center is given by I = (2/5)MR^2.

What is the moment of inertia of a hollow sphere of mass M and radius R about an axis passing through its center?

  1. (2/3)MR^2

  2. (2/5)MR^2

  3. (3/5)MR^2

  4. (3/4)MR^2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moment of inertia of a hollow sphere about an axis passing through its center is given by I = (2/3)MR^2.

What is the moment of inertia of a rectangular plate of mass M, length L, and width W about an axis perpendicular to the plate and passing through its center?

  1. (1/12)ML(L^2 + W^2)

  2. (1/3)ML(L^2 + W^2)

  3. (1/2)ML(L^2 + W^2)

  4. ML(L^2 + W^2)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moment of inertia of a rectangular plate about an axis perpendicular to the plate and passing through its center is given by I = (1/12)ML(L^2 + W^2).

What is the moment of inertia of a triangular plate of mass M, base B, and height H about an axis perpendicular to the plate and passing through its center?

  1. (1/12)MBH

  2. (1/3)MBH

  3. (1/2)MBH

  4. MBH


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moment of inertia of a triangular plate about an axis perpendicular to the plate and passing through its center is given by I = (1/12)MBH.

What is the moment of inertia of a solid cone of mass M, base radius R, and height H about an axis of symmetry?

  1. (3/10)MR^2

  2. (3/5)MR^2

  3. (1/2)MR^2

  4. (2/5)MR^2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moment of inertia of a solid cone about an axis of symmetry is given by I = (3/10)MR^2.

What is the moment of inertia of a solid hemisphere of mass M and radius R about an axis of symmetry?

  1. (2/5)MR^2

  2. (3/5)MR^2

  3. (1/2)MR^2

  4. (2/3)MR^2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moment of inertia of a solid hemisphere about an axis of symmetry is given by I = (2/5)MR^2.

What is the moment of inertia of a hollow cylinder of mass M, outer radius R1, and inner radius R2 about an axis perpendicular to the cylinder and passing through its center?

  1. (1/2)M(R1^2 + R2^2)

  2. (1/3)M(R1^2 + R2^2)

  3. (1/4)M(R1^2 + R2^2)

  4. (1/6)M(R1^2 + R2^2)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moment of inertia of a hollow cylinder about an axis perpendicular to the cylinder and passing through its center is given by I = (1/2)M(R1^2 + R2^2).

What is the moment of inertia of a thin spherical shell of mass M and radius R about an axis passing through its center?

  1. (2/3)MR^2

  2. (2/5)MR^2

  3. (3/5)MR^2

  4. (3/4)MR^2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moment of inertia of a thin spherical shell about an axis passing through its center is given by I = (2/3)MR^2.

What is the moment of inertia of a solid disk of mass M, radius R, and thickness t about an axis perpendicular to the disk and passing through its center?

  1. (1/2)MR^2 + (1/12)Mt^2

  2. (1/3)MR^2 + (1/12)Mt^2

  3. (1/4)MR^2 + (1/12)Mt^2

  4. (1/6)MR^2 + (1/12)Mt^2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moment of inertia of a solid disk about an axis perpendicular to the disk and passing through its center is given by I = (1/2)MR^2 + (1/12)Mt^2.

What is the moment of inertia of a hollow disk of mass M, outer radius R1, inner radius R2, and thickness t about an axis perpendicular to the disk and passing through its center?

  1. (1/2)M(R1^2 + R2^2) + (1/12)Mt^2

  2. (1/3)M(R1^2 + R2^2) + (1/12)Mt^2

  3. (1/4)M(R1^2 + R2^2) + (1/12)Mt^2

  4. (1/6)M(R1^2 + R2^2) + (1/12)Mt^2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moment of inertia of a hollow disk about an axis perpendicular to the disk and passing through its center is given by I = (1/2)M(R1^2 + R2^2) + (1/12)Mt^2.

What is the moment of inertia of a solid sphere of mass M and radius R about an axis tangent to the sphere and passing through its center?

  1. (7/5)MR^2

  2. (2/3)MR^2

  3. (3/4)MR^2

  4. (4/5)MR^2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The moment of inertia of a solid sphere about an axis tangent to the sphere and passing through its center is given by I = (7/5)MR^2.

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