Question

The moment of inertia of a disc of mass M and radius R about an axis, which is tangential to the circumference of the disc and parallel to its diameter, is

• A. $\frac{3}{2}MR^2$
• B. $\frac{2}{3}MR^2$
• C. $\frac{5}{4}MR^2$
• D. $\frac{4}{5}MR^2$

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

$\frac{4}{5}MR^2$

Answer 2

The correct option is (D): $\frac{4}{5}MR^2$.