Two bodies have the same mass and radius :

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

Problem

Two bodies have the same mass MM and radius RR: (i) a solid sphere and (ii) a thin spherical shell. Both are rotated about a diameter. Explain why their moments of inertia are different and identify which one is larger.

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