Question:

If solid sphere and solid cylinder of same mass and density rotate about their own axis, the moment of inertia will be greater for:

Updated On: Jul 28, 2022
  • solid sphere
  • cylinder
  • equal for both
  • none of these
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Moment of inertia of solid sphere is greater than that of solid cylinder.
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Concepts Used:

System of Particles and Rotational Motion

  1. The system of particles refers to the extended body which is considered a rigid body most of the time for simple or easy understanding. A rigid body is a body with a perfectly definite and unchangeable shape.
  2. The distance between the pair of particles in such a body does not replace or alter. Rotational motion can be described as the motion of a rigid body originates in such a manner that all of its particles move in a circle about an axis with a common angular velocity.
  3. The few common examples of rotational motion are the motion of the blade of a windmill and periodic motion.