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A wheel comprises a ring of radius R and mass M and three spokes each of mass m. The moment of inertia of the wheel about its axis is

a
M+m4R2
b
(M+m)R2
c
(M+3m)R2
d
M+m2R2

detailed solution

Correct option is B

The moment of inertia, I=Iring +3Ispoke =MR2+3mR23=(M+m)R2

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