13. Rotational Inertia & Energy
Intro to Moment of Inertia
Problem 11.76a
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionA 70.0-kg person stands on a tiny rotating platform with arms outstretched.
(a) Estimate the moment of inertia of the person using the following approximations: the body (including head and legs) is a 62.0-kg cylinder, 16 cm in radius and 1.70 m high; and each arm is a 4.0-kg thin rod, 60.0 cm long, attached to the cylinder.
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