Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

System of Particle and Rotational Motion

Question:

A square plate of mass M and edge L is shown in the figure. The moment of inertia of the plate about the axis in the plane of plate and passing through one of its vertex making an angle 15o horizontal is :

Options:

\(\frac{ML^2}{12}\)

\(\frac{11 ML^2}{24}\)

\(\frac{5ML^2}{12}\)

none of these

Correct Answer:

\(\frac{11 ML^2}{24}\)

Explanation:

From parallel axis theorem : 

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\(I_1 = \frac{ML^2}{12}\)

\(I_2 = I_1 + Mx^2\)

\(I_2 = \frac{ML^2}{12} + M(\frac{\sqrt{3}L}{2\sqrt{2}})^2\)

\(I_2 = \frac{11 ML^2}{24}\)