Minimum Rotational Inertia of a Rod
A uniform thin rod of length L and mass M rotates about an axis perpendicular to its length. The rotational inertia of the rod is minimized when the axis of rotation is located at which of the following positions?
A
At a distance L/4 from one end
B
At one end of the rod
C
At a distance L/3 from one end
D
Through the center of the rod
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