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A body of mass M and radius R is as shown in figure.
The body can be a ring, a disc, a hollow sphere or a solid sphere, Ix,Iy,Iz are the moments of inertia about x,y and z axis respectively. Origin coincides with centre of mass of the body
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Ix=Iy=Iz is applicable for symmetrical body such as sphere.
Ix=Iy+Iz (Perpendicular Theorem) is not possible for given figure,
Iy=Iz+Ix not possible for sphere A/C to the given figure
Iz=Ix+Iy This is for ring or disc from the figure we can find Iz as Ix and Iy are mentioned.

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