Q. The moment of inertia of a solid cylinder of mass $M$ and radius $R$ about a line parallel to the axis of the cylinder and lying on the surface of the cylinder is
A) $\frac{2}{5}MR^{2}$
B) $\frac{3}{5}MR^{2}$
C) $\frac{3}{2}MR^{2}$
D) $\frac{5}{2}MR^{2}$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: $\frac{3}{2}MR^{2}$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.