A Uniform Solid Sphere Has a Moment of Inertia I

question 5

Multiple Choice

A uniform solid sphere has a moment of inertia I about an axis tangent to its surface.What is the moment of inertia of this sphere about an axis through its center?

• A) 1/7 I
• B) 2/7 I
• C) 2/5 I
• D) 3/5 I
• E) 7/5 I

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