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Line PQ is parallel to y-axis and moment of inertia of a rigid body about PQ line is given by I=2x2-12x+27, where x is in meter and I is in kg m2. The minimum value of I is:
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Options:
  • A 27 kg m2
  • B 11 kg m2
  • C 17 kg m2
  • D 9 kg m2
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The correct answer is: 9 kg m2
I=2x2-12x+27
dIdx =4x-12
For minimum or maximum
dIdx =0x=3
d2Idx2=4. Hence I is minimum at x=3
I=9 kg m2

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