Moment of Inertia

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Moment of Inertia: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as, Theorem of Parallel Axes, Theorem of Perpendicular Axes, Physical Significance of Moment of Inertia & Physical Significance of Radius of Gyration etc.

Important Questions on Moment of Inertia

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Four point masses (each of mass m) are arranged in the X-Y plane. The moment of inertia of this array of masses about Y-axis is 

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The spokes used in a cycle wheel increase its

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M.O.I is the ratio of 

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Point masses 1, 2, 3 and 4 kg are lying at the points (0, 0, 0), (2, 0, 0), (0, 3, 0) and (-2, -2, 0), respectively. The moment of inertia of this system about the x-axis will be,

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Four similar point masses (each of mass m) are placed on the circumference of a disk of mass M and radius R. The moment of inertia of the system about the normal axis through the center O will be,

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On the marks of 20 cm and 70 cm of a light meter scale, two weights, 1 kg and 4 kg, respectively, are placed. The moment of inertia (in kg m2) about the vertical axis through the 100 cm mark will be,

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M.O.I is the ratio of 

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M.O.I. of a disc is minimum about an axis 

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What are the dimensions of radius of gyration.

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The SI unit of radius of gyration is

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The SI unit of moment of inertia of a solid sphere is kg m3

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Four hollow spheres, each with a mass of 1 kg and a radius R=10cm, are connected with massless rods to form a square with side of length L=50 cm, In case-1, the masses rotate about an axis that bisects two sides of the square. In case- 2, the masses rotate about an axis that passes through the diagonal of the square, as shown in the figure. Compute the ratio of the moments of inertia I1/I2, for the two cases.

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The distance in the parallel axis theorem is multiplied by _____.

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The moment of inertia of a hollow cubical box of mass M and side length a, about an axis passing through centres of two opposite faces, is equal to xMa218. The value of x is

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These questions consists of two statements each printed as Assertion and Reason. While answering these questions you are required to choose any one of the following five responses.

Assertion: If we draw a circle around the centre of mass of a rigid body, then moment of inertia about all parallel axes passing through this circle has a constant value.
Reason: Dimensions of radius of gyration are M0LT0

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A closed cylindrical container is partially filled with water. As the container rotates in a horizontal plane about a perpendicular, its moment of inertia

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The inductance in a coil plays the same role as

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The moment of inertia of a hollow cubical box of mass M and side length a, about an axis passing through centres of two opposite faces, is equal to xMa218. The value of x is

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The moment of inertia of a thin rod of length L and mass M about an axis passing through a point at a distance L3 from one of its ends and perpendicular to the rod is,

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Three solid spheres of mass M and radius R are shown in the figure. The moment of inertia of the system about xx' axis will be,

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