What is the $SI$ unit of the radius of gyration?

  • A
    $m$
  • B
    $m^2$
  • C
    $kg \cdot m$
  • D
    $kg \cdot m^2$

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Match List-$I$ with List-$II$:
List-$I$List-$II$
$(A)$ Moment of inertia of solid sphere of radius $R$ about any tangent$(I)$ $\frac{5}{3} MR^2$
$(B)$ Moment of inertia of hollow sphere of radius $R$ about any tangent$(II)$ $\frac{7}{5} MR^2$
$(C)$ Moment of inertia of circular ring of radius $R$ about its diameter$(III)$ $\frac{1}{4} MR^2$
$(D)$ Moment of inertia of circular disc of radius $R$ about any diameter$(IV)$ $\frac{1}{2} MR^2$

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If $I_1$,$I_2$,and $I_3$ are the moments of inertia of a solid sphere,a hollow cylinder,and a ring,respectively,all having the same mass and radius,which of the following statements is correct?

The moment of inertia of a sphere of mass $M$ and radius $R$ about an axis passing through its centre is $\frac{2}{5} M R^2$. The radius of gyration of the sphere about a parallel axis to the above and tangent to the sphere is

$5$ particles,each of mass $2 \ kg$,are attached to the rim of a circular disc of radius $0.1 \ m$ and negligible mass. The moment of inertia of this system about an axis passing through the center and perpendicular to its plane is ........... $kg \cdot m^{2}$.

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Why does a solid sphere have a smaller moment of inertia than a hollow cylinder of the same mass and radius,about an axis passing through their axes of symmetry?

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