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A uniform square plate has a small piece Q of an irregular shape removed and glued to the centre of the plate leaving a hole behind (figure). The moment of inertia about the z 𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑠 is then


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increased
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decreased
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changed in unpredicted manner
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D
the same
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Solution

The correct option is B decreased
Removing and gluing the small piece at the centre will decrease the moment of inertia about zaxis since that part of mass will become closer to the axis.

Final Answer: Option (b)

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