GE1808

Moment of Inertia
(Assuming the Right-hand Rule)

FIGURE ROTATIONAL INERTIA

Hoop
Axis is in hollow center.
𝐼 = 𝑚𝑟 2
Axis is in diameter of hoop.
𝐼 = (𝑚𝑟 2 )/2

Annular Cylinder

𝑚 2
𝐼= (𝑟 + 𝑟22 )
2 1

Solid Cylinder
Axis is at cylinder’s center.
𝑚𝑟 2
𝐼=
2

Axis is at height’s center.

𝑚𝑟 2 𝑚ℎ2
𝐼= +
4 12

Thin Rod

Axis is at the end,

perpendicular to the rod.

𝑚𝑙 2
𝐼=
3

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Axis is at center of the rod,

perpendicular to its length.

𝑚𝑙 2
𝐼=
12

Sphere

Spherical shell

2𝑚𝑙 2
𝐼=
3

Solid Sphere

2𝑚𝑙 2
𝐼=
5

Plane Slab

𝑚(𝑎2 + 𝑏 2 )
𝐼=
12

NOTE:
Rotational inertia differs depending on the shape of the object in question.
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