Identify the correct expression for the moment of inertia of a solid sphere of mass…

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

Problem

Identify the correct expression for the moment of inertia of a solid sphere of mass

M

and radius

R

about any diameter. (a)

\tfrac{1}{2}MR^{2}

(b)

\tfrac{2}{3}MR^{2}

(c)

\tfrac{2}{5}MR^{2}

(d)

\tfrac{1}{3}MR^{2}