Moment of inertia (Perpendicular axis theorem)

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The discussion centers on the application of the perpendicular axis theorem in calculating the moment of inertia for a 2D lamina. The user derived the moment of inertia about the axis of symmetry, denoted as \(I_z = \frac{3m}{10}\frac{(R^5-r^5)}{(R^3-r^3)}\). According to the perpendicular axis theorem, \(I_z = I_x + I_y\) with \(I_x = I_y\), leading to the derived values \(I_x = I_y = \frac{3m}{20}\frac{(R^5-r^5)}{(R^3-r^3)}\). The user expresses confusion regarding the theorem's applicability, noting that it is only valid for 2D laminae.

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Homework Statement
Find the moment of inertia of frustum perpendicular to axis of symmetry about the top with radius r and bottom with radius R
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I = (3m/10)[(R^5-r^5)/(R^3-r^3)] (about axis of symmetry)
So i derived the moment of inertia about the axis of symmetry (with height h) and I am confused about the perpendicular axis theorem.
The problem ask to find the moment of inertia perpendicular to axis of symmetry
conical-frustum.jpg

So the axis about h, i labelled as z, the two axis that are perpendicular to z, i labelled as x and y.
I already found $$I_{z} = (3m/10)\frac{(R^5-r^5)}{(R^3-r^3)]}$$
So according to perpendicular axis theorem,
$$I_z = I_x + I_y$$
and because of symmetry $$I_x = I_y$

So i derived a solution for Ix and Iy
$$Ix = I_y = (3m/20)\frac{(R^5-r^5)}{(R^3-r^3)]}$$
I'm confused as the theorem also says $$I_x = I_y+I_z$$ and $$I_y = I_x+I_z$$
 
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Perpendicular axis theorem only applies to 2D lamina!
 
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