Q.

A rod of linear mass density 'λ' and length 'L' is bent to form a ring of radius 'R'. Moment of inertia of ring about any of its diameter is:         [2025]

1 λL316π2  
2 λL312  
3 λL34π2  
4 λL38π2  

Ans.

(4)

L=2πR  R=L2π

I=MR22=λ×L2×(L2π)2=λL38π2