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There are three solids, made up of aluminum, steel and wood respectively. They are of the same shape and same volume. Which of them would have the highest inertia?

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Steel

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Aluminum

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Wood

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Both B and C

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Solution

The correct option is A
Steel

As mass is a measure of inertia, amongst solids of same shape and size, the solid having more mass than the others will have the highest inertia. Since steel has the greatest density and greatest mass, therefore, it will have the highest inertia.

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