How do calculate this moment of inertia?

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The discussion centers on calculating the moment of inertia for a thin square with side length 2b about its center of mass. The initial calculation involves integrating the expression (x²+y²)dm over one quadrant and then multiplying by four, leading to a result of 8mb²/3, which is incorrect compared to the expected 2mb²/3. Participants clarify that the mass m should refer to the entire square, not just one quadrant. The importance of specifying the axis orientation is noted, though it ultimately does not affect the calculation. The Perpendicular Axis Theorem is mentioned as a relevant concept for understanding the moment of inertia in this context.
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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
 
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?
 
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