A thin rod of length 
and mass 
is bent at the points, as shown in the fig. What is the moment of inertia of the rod about the axis passing point 
and perpendicular to the plane of the paper?
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
The length of 
The moment of inertia of a rod about the end 
M.I. of 
about 
respectively
From parallel axis theorem,
M.I of 
about 
Similarly of 
about 
Total moment of inertia of Rod about
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