AIPMT PRELIMS2011Physics-Rotational Motion
AIPMT PRELIMS 2011 Physics Moment of Inertia MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
The moment of inertia of a thin uniform rod of mass M and length L about an axis passing through its midpoint and perpendicular to its length is I₀. Its moment of inertia about an axis passing through one of its ends and perpendicular to its length is
A
I₀ + ML²
B
I₀ + (ML²/2)
C
I₀ + (ML²/4)
D
I₀ + 2ML²
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
I = I_CM + Mh² (Parallel axis theorem)
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