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13. Rotational Inertia & Energy - Part 2 of 2
13. Rotational Inertia & Energy - Part 2 of 2
13. Rotational Inertia & Energy / Moment of Inertia via Integration / Problem 1
Find the moment of inertia of a uniform solid cone about its central axis, which is the axis of symmetry perpendicular to the base. The cone has a base radius , height , and mass . Assume the cone is made of aluminum.
Hint: Consider the cone as composed of a stack of infinitesimally thin disks, each having a different radius that decreases linearly from the base to the tip as you move along the height.
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