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Moment of inertia is the ratio of:

Correct answer: D. angular momentum and omega

  • A. mass and velocity
  • B. momentum and omega
  • C. momentum and acceleration
  • D. angular momentum and omega

Explanation

The moment of inertia (I) is defined as the ratio of angular momentum (L) to angular velocity (ω), mathematically expressed as I=L/ω . Angular momentum is the product of mass, linear velocity, and the perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation (L = mvr), and ω represents angular velocity.

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