College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 8 - Rotational Motion and Equilibrium - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 301: 9

Answer

(d) all of the preceding

Work Step by Step

The moment of inertia depends on the rotational axis. It can have different values for different axes. Its value is not zero. And it depends on the mass distribution with respect to the axis of rotation. So (d) is the correct answer.
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