13. Rotational Inertia & Energy
Parallel Axis Theorem
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ANSWERS OPTIONS
A
6.75 x 10-5kg•m2
B
6.75 x 10-3kg•m2
C
6.75 kg•m2
D
6.75 x 104kg•m2
Two tiny iron spheres are welded to a homogenous metallic antenna. The spheres have a mass of 25 g each, whereas the antenna is 1 m long and has a mass of 250 g. Assume that the size of the spheres is small compared to the length of the antenna. Calculate the moment of inertia of this system about a fixed axis parallel to the antenna. The distance between the axis and the antenna is 15 cm.