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==Definition==
==Definition==
Moment of inertia, denoted by the letter I, is another name for rotational inertia. It is associated with an object that is rotating about its center, or an axis. The moment of inertia for any rotating objects must be specified with respect to a chosen axis of rotation due to the varying distance r. The moment of inertia corresponds to mass for translational/linear motion.  [http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/mi.html] <ref> College physics </ref>
Moment of inertia, denoted by the letter I, is another name for rotational inertia. It is associated with an object that is rotating about its center, or an axis.<ref name = "College Physics">Urone, Paul Peter., Roger Hinrichs, Kim Dirks, and Manjula Sharma. "10.3 Dynamics of Rotational Motion: Rotational Inertia." College Physics. Houston, TX: OpenStax College, Rice U, 2013. 364. Print.</ref>The moment of inertia for any rotating objects must be specified with respect to a chosen axis of rotation due to the varying distance r. The moment of inertia corresponds to mass for translational/linear motion.  [http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/mi.html]  





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Definition

Moment of inertia, denoted by the letter I, is another name for rotational inertia. It is associated with an object that is rotating about its center, or an axis.[1]The moment of inertia for any rotating objects must be specified with respect to a chosen axis of rotation due to the varying distance r. The moment of inertia corresponds to mass for translational/linear motion. [1]


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  1. Urone, Paul Peter., Roger Hinrichs, Kim Dirks, and Manjula Sharma. "10.3 Dynamics of Rotational Motion: Rotational Inertia." College Physics. Houston, TX: OpenStax College, Rice U, 2013. 364. Print.