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Question
According to the parallel-axis theorem, the moment of inertia I of a body about any axis is related to its moment of inertia about a parallel axis through its center of mass I_cm by the formula I = I_cm + MD², where D is
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The parallel-axis theorem states that the moment of inertia about any axis parallel to an axis through the center of mass is equal to the moment of inertia about the center of mass axis plus the product of the total mass M and the square of the perpendicular distance D between the two parallel axes.
Hint
The 'D' in the formula represents the separation between the two parallel axes.