A thin hoop, a solid disk, and a solid sphere each have the same mass M and radius R…

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

Problem

A thin hoop, a solid disk, and a solid sphere each have the same mass M and radius R and can spin about an axis through their centers. Rank the three objects from greatest to least rotational inertia and state your reasoning in one sentence.

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