Rotational Inertia of a Thin Rod
Determine the rotational inertia of a thin rod about an axis through center. Use the Parallel Axis Theorem to determine the rotational inertia of a thin rod about an axis that is not through the center.
Grade Level: College • High School
Subject: Physics
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