The linear mass density of a thin rod AB of length L varies from A to B as λ(x) = λ₀ (1 + x/L), where x is the distance from A. If M is the mass of the rod then its moment of inertia about an axis passing through A and perpendicular to the rod is:
The linear mass density of a thin rod AB of length L varies from A to B as λ(x) = λ₀ (1 + x/L), where x is the distance from A. If M is the mass of the rod then its moment of inertia about an axis passing through A and perpendicular to the rod is:
Option 1 -
(5/12)ML²
Option 2 -
(7/18)ML²
Option 3 -
(2/5)ML²
Option 4 -
(3/5)ML²
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1 Answer
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Correct Option - 2
Detailed Solution:dm = λdx = λ? (1 + x/L)dx
M = ∫? λ? (1 + x/L)dx = λ? [L + L²/2L] = 3λ? L/2
dI = dmx² = λ? (1 + x/L)dx × x²
I = λ? ∫? (x² + x³/L)dx = λ? [L³/3 + L? /4L]
I = (7λ? L³)/12 = (7/12) * (2M/3L) * L³ = (7/18)ML²
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