Example Question

Example Question

Parallel-Axis Theorem example question

Given that I_x̄-x̄ = bh³/12, find I_x-x using the parallel-axis theorem.

Given that I_x̄-x̄ = bh³/12, find I_x-x using the parallel-axis theorem.

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Step 1:
Use parallel-axis theorem to calculate I_x-x

Step 1:
Use parallel-axis theorem to calculate I_x-x

Parallel-Axis Theorem solution step 1

Useful formula:

Useful formula:

Parallel-Axis Theorem formula

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