Mechanics

Moment of Inertia (Point Mass)

Rotational equivalent of mass for a point mass.

Variables

I
Moment of inertia
Rotational inertia
kg·m²
m
Mass
Point mass
kg
r
Distance
Distance from axis
m

Derivation

Definition: I = Σmᵢrᵢ² for discrete masses.

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