Match each body to its moment of inertia

Exercise and reference answers

Matching pairs

1. Left

   Thin circular ring

   Right

   M R squared, perpendicular at the centre

2. Left

   Thin rod

   Right

   M L squared / 12, perpendicular at midpoint

3. Left

   Circular disc

   Right

   M R squared / 4, about a diameter

Instructions

Tap a body chip, then tap the moment of inertia that belongs with it.

Explanation