A Solid Uniform Sphere of Radius R and Mass M

Multiple Choice

A solid uniform sphere of radius R and mass M has a rotational inertia about a diameter that is given by (2/5) MR².A light string of length 2.5 R is attached to the surface and used to suspend the sphere from the ceiling.Its rotational inertia about the point of attachment at the ceiling is:

A) (2/5) MR²
B) 9MR²
C) 16MR²
D) 47/5MR²
E) (82/5) MR²