How do I calculate the second moment of a solid cylinder?

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vincentpt99

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Feb 24, 2006

can someone help me show the second moment of solid cylinder?

the diagram and the equation is in the attached picture.

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Astronuc

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Feb 26, 2006

Please try to set up the integral. What is dA in polar or cylindrical coordinates? What of the limits of integration?

Also, I suspect the problem is for the case where t << R or conversely where R >> t.

How do I calculate the second moment of a solid cylinder?

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