A solid sphere of mass M and radius R is rolling without slipping. What is its moment of inertia about an axis through its center?

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A solid sphere of mass M and radius R is rolling without slipping. What is its moment of inertia about an axis through its center?
  1. 2/5 MR^2
  2. 3/5 MR^2
  3. 1/2 MR^2
  4. MR^2

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Q: A solid sphere of mass M and radius R is rolling without slipping. What is its moment of inertia about an axis through its center?
Solution: The moment of inertia of a solid sphere about its center is I = 2/5 MR^2.
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