Rotation 1 Question 8

11. Seven identical circular planar discs, each of mass M and radius R are welded symmetrically as shown in the figure. The moment of inertia of the arrangement about an axis normal to the plane and passing through the point P is

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(a) 1812MR2

(b) 192MR2

(c) 552MR2

(d) 732MR2

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 11. (a)

Solution:

  1. From theorem of parallel axis,

I=Icm+7M(3R)2=MR22+6×MR22+M(2R)2+7M(3R)2=181MR22



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