A Triatomic Molecule Is Oriented as Follows Along the X-Axis

question 10

Multiple Choice

A triatomic molecule is oriented as follows along the x-axis: atom 1 of mass m is at the origin,atom 2 of mass 2m is at x = a,and,atom 3 of mass 3m is at x = 2a.What is the moment of inertia of this molecule about the y-axis?

• A)2ma²
• B)3ma²
• C)12ma²
• D)14ma²

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