Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321993721
ISBN 13: 978-0-32199-372-4

Chapter 10 - For Thought and Discussion - Page 184: 9

Answer

The cube

Work Step by Step

With the solid cube, the mass, on the whole, is located further from the center of mass than with the solid sphere. Since this characteristic increases moment of inertia, the cube will have a greater moment of inertia.
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