4 . two circular discs have masses in the ration 1:2 and diameters in the ration 2:1 . the ratio of their moments of inertia about similar axes is (1)1 (2) 2 (3)4 (4)8
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Solution
Moment of inertia of a uniform circular disc about an axis perpendicular to the plane of the disc and passing through its centre is I = 1/2 M R2, where M and R are the mass and radius of the circular disc respectively.
Given, M1 : M2 = 1:2
R1 : R2 = 2:1
So, I1: I2 = 2:1