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What are the units and dimensions of moment of inertia ? Is it a vector ?

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The units of `M.I` are `kg m^(2)` and its dimensional formula is `[M^(1)L^(2)T^(0)]`. No, it is not a vector.
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  • Dimensions of moment of inertia are

    A
    `[L^(2)M^(2)T^(-1)]`
    B
    `[L^(2)MT^(0)]`
    C
    `[LMT^(-1)]`
    D
    `[L^(2)M T^(-2)]`

  • S. I unit of moment of Inertia is

    A
    Kgm,
    B
    `Kgm^(-1)`
    C
    `Kgm^(-2)`
    D
    `Kgm^(2)`

  • Moment of inertia comes into play

    A
    in transalatory motion
    B
    in rotatory motion
    C
    when the body is rest
    D
    in all these case

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