College Physics (4th Edition)

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073512141
ISBN 13: 978-0-07351-214-3

Chapter 8 - Conceptual Questions - Page 307: 4

Answer

The rotational inertia is the smallest about axis 1.

Work Step by Step

The rotational inertia is smaller the closer the axis is to the center of mass. Axis 1 is 8 cm from the center of mass. Axis 2 is 12 cm from the center of mass. Axis 3 is 14.4 cm from the center of mass. The rotational inertia is the smallest about axis 1.
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