Moment(s) of Inertia
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- Earlier in mechanics, we saw that mass is a mathematical and physical quantity that represents the amount of "inertia" an object has; i.e. resistance to a change in motion. Ther…
By Ahaan Rungta, Po-Shen Loh, Alex Federspiel, Moor Xu, Hanjun, Victor Wang, Douglas Li, Victor Wang
- This explanation will go through a proof of the Parallel Axis Theorem, likely the most important theorem used to calculate moments of inertia. The theorem states the following: …
By Sujay Kazi
- Compute the moment of inertia of a thin disk of uniform density, with axis of rotation through the center, perpendicular to the plane that the disk lies in. Express your answer …
By Calvin Lee, Moor Xu
- A uniform annulus with mass MMM has an inner radius of R1R_1R1 and an outer radius of R2.R_2.R2. Compute the moment of inertia of the annulus about its axis of symmetry. When …
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- Compute the moment of inertia III of a hollow uniform sphere of mass MMM and radius RRR about an axis through the center of the sphere. Hint (Method 1): Divide the sphere into u…
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