A uniform thin rod of length and mass is hinged at one end

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

Problem

A uniform thin rod of length

60\,\text{cm}

and mass

0.5\,\text{kg}

is hinged at one end. Calculate its moment of inertia about the hinge axis, which is perpendicular to the rod. (a)

0.045\,\text{kg m}^{2}

(b)

0.090\,\text{kg m}^{2}

(c)

0.060\,\text{kg m}^{2}

(d)

0.015\,\text{kg m}^{2}