How to devise moment of inertia formula of solid sphere?

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To calculate the moment of inertia of a solid sphere about its central axis, the formula used is I = ∫r²dm, leading to the known result of I = 2/5 MR². The user attempts to derive this by modeling the sphere as a collection of disks, using the volume element dv = πr²dx and mass element dm = ρdv. However, confusion arises due to an extra r² factor introduced in the integral, which is incorrect for calculating the moment of inertia of a disk about its axis. The discussion highlights the importance of correctly applying the moment of inertia formula and ensuring proper substitutions in the integration process. Clarifying these errors is essential for successfully deriving the moment of inertia for a solid sphere.
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Homework Statement


how to divide moment of inertia of solid sphere about its central axis?. Solid sphere has radius R, mass M.

Homework Equations



I=∫r2dm
2/5 MR^2

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i try to imagine that solid sphere is a group of infinite disk. a disk have volume dv=πr2dx.
dm=ρdv=πρr2dx.
I=R-Rr2πρr2dx
I=πρR-Rr4dx
I=πρR-R(R2-x2)2dx
I=πρR-RR4-2R2x2+x4dx
I=πρ[2R5-4/3R5+2/5R5]
!=πρR5[30-20+6]/15
I=16/15 πρR5
I=4/5 (4/3πρR3)R2
I=4/5MR2

where my eror? i have spent 2 days to solve it but i am failed until now.
 

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In your first integral, you introduce an extra factor r2. I assume this is related to the moment of inertia of a disk about its axis. Have you forgotten something there?
 
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I assume this is related to the moment of inertia of a disk about its axis. Have you forgotten something there?
i think this is just subtitution for dm=ρπr2dx. I'm confused
 
imadrea said:
i think this is just subtitution for dm=ρπr2dx. I'm confused
No, in the next line you have another r2 factor.
 
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