Two particles of masses and are located at perpendicular distances and respectively…

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Problem

Two particles of masses

3\,\text{kg}

and

5\,\text{kg}

are located at perpendicular distances

0.30\,\text{m}

and

r

respectively from a fixed axis. If the total moment of inertia about the axis is

2.5\,\text{kg m}^2

, determine the value of

r

. (a)

0.45\,\text{m}

(b)

1.50\,\text{m}

(c)

0.67\,\text{m}

(d)

0.83\,\text{m}