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The moment of inertia of a disc, of mass $M$ and radius $R$, about an axis which is a tangent and parallel to its diameter is
PhysicsRotational MotionTS EAMCETTS EAMCET 2010
Options:
  • A $\frac{1}{2} M R^2$
  • B $\frac{3}{4} M R^2$
  • C $\frac{1}{4} M R^2$
  • D $\frac{5}{4} M R^2$
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The correct answer is: $\frac{5}{4} M R^2$
The moment of inertia of a disc about axis which is a tangent and parallel to its diameter is $\frac{5}{4} M R^2$

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