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How does mass distribution affect the moment of inertia of a rotating object?.
- A.It does not affect the moment of inertia.
- B.More mass further from the axis increases moment of inertia.
- C.More mass closer to the axis increases moment of inertia.
- D.Mass distribution only affects linear motion.
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- More mass further from the axis increases moment of inertia.
Explanation
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The moment of inertia increases when more mass is distributed further from the axis of rotation. This is because moment of inertia depends on both the mass and the square of the distance from the axis, making it crucial for understanding rotational dynamics.
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