Rotational Dynamics

Problems

Problem 4.1:

What is the moment of inertia of a hoop of mass M and radius R rotated about a cylinder axis, as shown below?

A hoop of radius R

[Solution]

Problem 4.2:

What is the rotational inertia of a solid cylinder with length L and radius R, rotated about its central axis, as shown below?

A cylinder being rotated about its axis

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