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Question

A rectangle houses four masses, as shown below. The masses are linked using rods of negligible mass. Calculate the system's moment of inertia about an axis (diagonal) through masses 1 and 3.

Diagram showing four masses in a rectangle with dimensions and weights for calculating moment of inertia.

Accepted Answer

0.0078 kg•m²

Answer

0.0052 kg•m²

Answer

0.0044 kg•m²

Answer

0.108 kg•m²