Kevin Zhou — Advanced Mechanics I Problem 3 · Kevin Zhou #M5.3
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Problem
Problem 4. Basic moment of inertia computations.
(a) Compute the moment of inertia for an L × L rectangular plate about an axis passing
x y
perpendicular to it through the center.
(b) Compute the moment of inertia for a uniform disc of radius R and mass M, about an axis
perpendicular to it through its center. What about an axis lying in the disc, passing through
its center?
(c) Compute the moment of inertia of a uniform solid cone of mass M, with height H and a base
of radius R, about its symmetry axis.