Two uniform identicla rods each of mass M and length l are joined to form a cross as shown in figure. Find the momet of inertia of the cross about a bisector as shown doted in the figure

Explanation

Consider the line perpendicular to the plane of the ure through the centre of the cross. The moment of inertia of each rod about this line is `(Ml^2)/12` and hence the moment of inertia of the cross is `(Ml^2)/6`. The moment of inertia of the cross about the two bisectors are equal by symmetry and according to the theorem of perpendicular axes the moment of inertia of the cross about the bisector is `(Ml^2)/12`