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
- I0 + ML2/2
- I0 + ML2/4
- I0 + 2ML2
- I0 + ML2
Answer
(2) I0 + ML2/4
Solution
By the theorem of parallel axes: I = Icm + Md2
Distance between the axis through the midpoint and the axis through one end: d = L2
I = I0 + M ( L2 )2
= I0 + ML24
Answer: (2)