Planar Kinematic Modelling Question

[dillonmhudson]

Homework Statement

Please see the picture shown below:

Homework Equations

I know the inertias of the AO and BO beams w/ respect to O are both 1/3*ml^2, but what are the inertias of AC and BC w/ respect to O?

The Attempt at a Solution

Any other hints that you guys have for solving a problem like this? I'm using Lagrangians.

Thanks in advance

 

[nvn]

dillonmhudson: You might consider using the parallel axis theorem.