Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2015 2015Moderate

The rotational analogue of mass in linear motion is:

Correct answer: C. Moment of inertia

  • A. Torque
  • B. Weight
  • C. Moment of inertia
  • D. Angular momentum

Explanation

Moment of inertia is referred to as the rotational analogue of mass in linear motion. It appears in the relationships for the dynamics of rotational motion. The moment of inertia must be specified concerning a chosen axis of rotation.

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