The Rotational Inertia of a Thin Cylindrical Shell of Mass

question 69

Multiple Choice

The rotational inertia of a thin cylindrical shell of mass M, radius R, and length L about its central axis (X - X') is:

• A) MR²/2
• B) ML²/2
• C) ML²
• D) MR²
• E) none of these

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