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i found smtg that i don't understand.moment of inertia = 1/3 m(r^2) stands for which type pf rod??or reference point??
Trying to understand moment of inertia; example of a rod
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The moment of inertia for a uniform rod is defined by two key formulas: for a thin rod of length L about one end, it is given by Iend = 1/3 M L2, and about the center of mass, it is Icm = 1/12 M L2. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the integration process to derive these results, specifically using the integral ∫ r2 dm. The focus is on a uniform rod, denoted as AB, with respect to its ends A or B.
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