Physics (10th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Rotational Dynamics - Focus On Concepts - Page 242: 10

Answer

b) is correct.

Work Step by Step

The moment of inertia of each object is: $$I_A=10m_0r_0^2$$ $$I_B=2m_0(2r_0)^2=8m_0r_0^2$$ $$I_C=m_0(3r_0)^2=9m_0r_0^2$$ Therefore, $I_A\gt I_C\gt I_B$. b) is correct.
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