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FMA-2016-24 · 2016 F = ma (AAPT)

2016 F = ma Exam — Question 24

The moment of inertia of a uniform equilateral triangle with mass m and side length a about an axis through one of its sides and parallel to that side is (1/8)ma2. What is the moment of inertia of a uniform regular hexagon of mass m and side length a about an axis through two opposite vertices?
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