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What is the moment of inertia of a solid sphere of mass \( M \) and radius \( R \) about its diameter?
What is the moment of inertia of a solid sphere of mass \( M \) and radius \( R \) about its diameter?
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Remember: The moment of inertia for a solid sphere about its diameter is \( I = \frac{2}{5} M R^2 \). For other geometries, the formula will differ.
Updated On: Nov 26, 2025
- \( \frac{2}{5} M R^2 \)
- \( \frac{1}{2} M R^2 \)
- \( \frac{3}{5} M R^2 \)
- \( M R^2 \)
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