Principal moments of inertia ellipsoid

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Find the principal moments of inertia of an ellipsoid.



I began to label moments of intertia about minor axises. But I'm not sure where to go after that.
 
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Hi Shafikae! :wink:

Show us how far you got, and where you're stuck, and then we'll know how to help! :smile:
 
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