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Moment of Inertia (Disk)

Experiment Module

Inertia Disk

Theory & Logic

Theoretical Background

Physics describes the fundamental mechanism of the universe. The Moment of Inertia (Disk) is an essential tool for understanding Moment of Inertia (Disk) in quantitative terms. Calculate I = 0.5 * M * R².

Mathematical Formulation

The relationship between the variables is governed by the following equation:

Result = 0.5 × m × r × r
Eq 1.1: Governing Formula

Variable Legend

Symbol Parameter Unit
m Mass kg
r Radius m

Practical Calculation Example

Problem

Calculating the result when:

  • Mass = 25 kg
  • Radius = 95 m

Solution

Substituting into Eq 1.1:

Result = 0.5 × 25 × 95 × 95