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Four thin uniform rods, each of length L and mass M are joined to form a square. The moment of inertia of square about an axis along one of its diagonal is

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ML26
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4ML23
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3ML24
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D
2ML23
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Solution

The correct option is D 2ML23
The given condition can be shown as


From Perpendicular axis theorem,
Iz=Ix+Iy
Since, due to symmetry Ix=Iy
Iz=2Ix or, Ix=Iy=Iz2
Now, for a single rod (say BC),
ICOM=ML212
Also, from parallel axis theorem we have
Iz=ICOM+Md2
Iz=ML212+M×(L2)2=ML23
Similarly, for four rods
Iz=4×ML23=4ML23
Hence, the moment of inertia of square about an axis along its one diagonal is
Ix=Iy=Iz2=(4ML23)2=2ML23

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