Moment of Inertia of square based pyramid?

Join the discussion
Registration is free. Ask a follow-up in this thread, or start your own.
1 reply · 10K views
hewey13
Messages
1
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement


A regular square pyramid (base length a, height b) is spun about its axis of symmetry z.
Calculate its moment of inertia about the z axis

Homework Equations


volume of pyramid
centre of mass


The Attempt at a Solution


have found volume and centre of mass. I know the answer to the moment of inertia but when i try to get to it I am always out by factors.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Try looking at it as a stack of square slabs rotated about their center.