Moment of inertia for inclined plates

In summary, the moment of inertia of a rectangular plate making an angle other than a right angle or multiple of a right angle with its axis can be found by taking the projection of the plate along the plane perpendicular to the axis and then using regular techniques to find the MOI of the projection. This is because displacing any component of a system of particles parallel to the axis does not change the MOI. It is important to remember that the MOI is a tensor and has a different transformation law. Automation in health and safety software can provide additional functionality such as automatic notification of key people on safety related incidents and reminders for expiring inductions or insurance.
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What is the moment of inertia of a rectangular plate making an angle except right angle or multiple of right angle with it's axis which is passing through the centroid of the plate?
 
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Just take the projection of the rectangular plate along the plane perpendicular to the axis of rotation. And now find the MOI of the projection using regular techniques. That will give you the MOI.

This works because displacing any component of a system of particles , parallel to the axis , cannot change the MOI.
 
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do it in ordinary way by direct integration.you should know that the quantity is a tensor and transformation law for it is different.if product of inertia is zero then

I=Ixxcos^2(theta)+Iyysin^2(theta)
 
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Thanks for your answers, i shall work on it ...
 
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Keep in mind that you are dealing with an axis that isn't a principal axis of that body. So if you try to find angular momentum using L=Iω, for example, you'll get an incorrect result. It is adequate for computing angular acceleration from torque or rotational kinetic energy, however.
 
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could anyone please work this for me?
 
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please guide me in doing this ... got mad in finding out
 

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Related to Moment of inertia for inclined plates

1. What is the moment of inertia for inclined plates?

The moment of inertia for inclined plates refers to the measure of an object's resistance to rotational motion around a particular axis. It takes into account the distribution of mass and the distance from the axis of rotation, and is affected by the angle of inclination of the plate.

2. How is the moment of inertia calculated for inclined plates?

The moment of inertia for inclined plates can be calculated using the formula I = mr^2sin^2(theta), where m is the mass of the plate, r is the distance from the axis of rotation to the center of mass, and theta is the angle of inclination.

3. Why is the moment of inertia important for inclined plates?

The moment of inertia is important for inclined plates because it determines the amount of torque required to rotate the plate and the angular acceleration produced. It is also used in engineering and design to ensure stability and balance of objects.

4. How does the moment of inertia change for different angles of inclination?

The moment of inertia increases as the angle of inclination increases. This is because the distance from the axis of rotation to the center of mass increases, resulting in a greater distribution of mass and a higher resistance to rotational motion.

5. Can the moment of inertia be changed for inclined plates?

Yes, the moment of inertia can be changed for inclined plates by altering the distribution of mass or the angle of inclination. For example, adding weights to one side of the plate or changing the angle at which it is inclined can affect its moment of inertia.

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