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Physics System of Particles Rotational Motion NCERT Exampler MCQ (Single Correct)

A uniform square plate has a small piece of an irregular shape removed and glued to the centre of the plate leaving a hole behind in figure. The moment of inertia about the z -axis is then:

A
Increased
B
Decreased
C
The same
D
Changed in unpredicted manner

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The correct answer is:
B

In the given diagrams, when the small piece is removed and glued to the centre of the plate,

the mass comes closer to the z-axis. Hence, moment of inertia decreases.

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