What is the definition of the D-Offset in the Parallel Axis Theorem?

[Aristotle]

Homework Statement

My question is, to gain more knowledge on, is in Physics, what is the terminology for D-offset in the Parallel axis theorem?

Homework Equations

I= Icm + Md^2

The Attempt at a Solution

From my understanding, the offset is the distance away from the axis of rotation.

 

[ehild]

Homework Statement

My question is, to gain more knowledge on, is in Physics, what is the terminology for D-offset in the Parallel axis theorem?

Homework Equations

I= Icm + Md^2

The Attempt at a Solution

From my understanding, the offset is the distance away from the axis of rotation.

The distance of what ?

 

[Aristotle]

The distance of what ?

An object's center of mass?

 

[ehild]

An object's center of mass?

YES!