Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

System of Particle and Rotational Motion

Question:

The distance in the parallel axis theorem is multiplied by :

Options:

Area

Area/Volume

Volume

Linear distance

Correct Answer:

Area

Explanation:

Parallel axis for any area is used to add the two mutually perpendicular moment of inertias for areas. It gives a moment of inertia perpendicular to the surface of the body. And uses the square of the distance from the axis of rotation multiplied by the area.