Why Is My Calculation of a Cone's Angular Momentum Incorrect?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the angular momentum of a cone with height H and radius R. The user initially derived the rotational inertia (I) as 3/5 r², using mass density and volume integrals. However, they encountered a discrepancy with a reference book stating that I should be 3/10 m r² for a cone. The user seeks clarification on the correct approach to calculating angular momentum and rotational inertia for a cone.

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I have already got help with figuring this out. But i seem to be getting something wrong so maybe someone can check this over and tell me what I am doing wrong

Q) find the angular momentum of a cone with heigh H and radius R


now i was helped and told

lightgrav said:
Mass of cone is integral of the "mass density" within the volume.
center-of-mass uses the same "mass density" and volume limits,
but multiplying the volume element by its location.
Rotational Inertia is the same mass density and same limits,
but multiplies the volume element by r^2 from the axis.
(the omega is the same for all points on the rigid body.)


Rc = int (x)dv / int dV where (x)dV is the volume element and int dV is the mass density

now dV = pi (rx/h)^2 for a cone


so i did angular momentum = int (r^2)dV / int dV


where int (r^2)dV = pi int of (r^4 x^2 / h^2) dR
= pi (r^5 X^2 / 5 h^2)

and


mass density = pi ( r^3 x^2 / 3 h^2)


so I = 3/5 r^2





but I am getting froma book I = 3/10 m r^2 for a cone





please HELP!

tell me if u can't understand this
 
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