For a rigid body of total mass

PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Torque and Rotational Dynamics · Torque and Rotational Dynamics

Problem

M

, the rotational inertia about an axis located a perpendicular distance

d

from an axis that passes through the body’s center of mass is given by which of the following expressions? (a)

I = I_{cm} - M d^{2}

(b)

I = I_{cm} + \dfrac{1}{2} M d^{2}

(c)

I = I_{cm} + M d^{2}

(d)

I = M d^{2}