NEET2013Physics-Rotational Motion

NEET 2013 Physics Moment of Inertia MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11

The ratio of radii of gyration of a circular ring and a circular disc, of the same mass and radius, about an axis passing through their centres and perpendicular to their planes are:

A

1 : √2

B

3 : 2

C

2 : 1

D

√2 : 1

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The radius of gyration for a ring is R and for a disc is R/√2. Thus, the ratio is 1 : √2.

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