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A uniform square plate has a small piece Q of an irregular shape removed and glued to the centre of the plate leaving a hole behind in figure. The
moment of inertia about the z-axis is then,

 

 

a
increased
b
decreased
c
the same
d
changed in unpredicted manner

detailed solution

Correct option is B

In the given diagrams, when the small piece Q removed and glued to the centre of the plate, the mass comes closer to the z-axis, hence, moment of inertia decreases.

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