Radius of Gyration : K

The perpendicular distance from the given axis, at which the whole mass m of the body can be imagined to be concentrated is called K, such that I = MK² . This K then is called radius of Gyration.

Index

5.1 Rotational motion of a rigid body about a fixed axis
5.2 Rolling Motion
5.3 Law of Conservation of Angular Momentum

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