How do calculate this moment of inertia?

In summary, the conversation discusses the calculation of inertia moment for a thin square with side length 2b about the center of mass. The individual provides their approach using an integral and notes that the result is four times higher than the expected answer. They seek clarification on whether the mass used in the calculation is for the entire square or just one quadrant. The responder points out the perpendicular axis theorem and mentions that the orientation of the axis does not affect the result.
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Homework Statement
Doubt conceptual about the inertia moment of a thin square
Relevant Equations
I = int dm r square
Inertia moment of a thin square side 2b about the center of mass...

I put the coordinates in the center of the square and came to:

Integral of (x²+y²)dm
=
Integral of (x²+y²)*(dxdy)M
But, the interval of the integral is [0,b] to x and y
And, since this consider just the integral of one quadrant, multiple by 4 to the total square

I get 8mb²/3 , which is four times more than the answer, 2mb²/3.
Where did i wrong?
 
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LCSphysicist said:
Homework Statement:: Doubt conceptual about the inertia moment of a thin square
Relevant Equations:: I = int dm r square

Inertia moment of a thin square side 2b about the center of mass...

I put the coordinates in the center of the square and came to:

Integral of (x²+y²)dm
=
Integral of (x²+y²)*(dxdy)M
But, the interval of the integral is [0,b] to x and y
And, since this consider just the integral of one quadrant, multiple by 4 to the total square

I get 8mb²/3 , which is four times more than the answer, 2mb²/3.
Where did i wrong?
Is m the mass of the square or of one quadrant?
 
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haruspex said:
Is m the mass of the square or of one quadrant?
Omg thx
 
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LCSphysicist said:
Omg thx
I should point out that you only specified the axis as being through the centre of mass. You did not say whether it is parallel to a side of the square, but perhaps assumed it is.
Interestingly, it doesn't matter!
Have you come across the https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perpendicular_axis_theorem?
 

What is moment of inertia?

Moment of inertia is a physical property of a rigid body that describes its resistance to rotational motion around a specific axis. It is also known as rotational inertia.

How do I calculate moment of inertia?

Moment of inertia can be calculated by using the formula I = Σmr², where I is the moment of inertia, Σm is the sum of the mass of all particles in the body, and r is the distance of each particle from the axis of rotation.

What is the difference between moment of inertia and mass?

Moment of inertia and mass are two different physical properties of a body. Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in a body, while moment of inertia is a measure of the body's resistance to rotational motion.

How does the shape of an object affect its moment of inertia?

The shape of an object can greatly affect its moment of inertia. Objects with more mass located farther from the axis of rotation will have a higher moment of inertia, while objects with more mass located closer to the axis of rotation will have a lower moment of inertia.

What are some real-life applications of moment of inertia?

Moment of inertia is an important concept in many fields, including physics, engineering, and biomechanics. It is used to analyze the stability of structures, design machinery, and understand the motion of rotating objects such as planets and satellites.

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