Question

A rotator has a weight of 100lb with a centroidal radius of gyration of 9 in. Determine the moment of inertia about the center of gravity for the rotator.

Answer 1

Answer:

8100 lbin²

Explanation:

Moment or inertia is expressed using the formula

I = mr²

M is the mass of the body

r is the radius of gyration

Given

W = 100lb

r = 9in

Required

Moment of inertia

I = Wr²

I = 100(9)²

I = 100×81

I = 8100lbin²

Hence the moment of inertia about the center of gravity for the rotator is

8100 lbin²