NEETPhysicsRotational Motion
Why does a solid sphere have a smaller moment of inertia than a hollow cylinder of the same mass and radius, about an axis passing through their axes of symmetry?
Options
- AThe mass distribution of the solid sphere is more concentrated towards its center compared to the hollow cylin
- BThe solid sphere has a smaller radius than the hollow cylinder, resulting in a smaller moment of inertia.
- CThe material used to make the solid sphere is less dense compared to the material used for the hollow cylinder
- DThe solid sphere has a larger mass than the hollow cylinder, contributing to a smaller moment of inertia.
Correct answer
A. The mass distribution of the solid sphere is more concentrated towards its center compared to the hollow cylin
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) The mass distribution of the solid sphere is more concentrated towards its center compared to the hollow cylinder.