Perpendicular Axis Theorem Statement:
The moment of inertia of any two dimensional body about an axis perpendicular to its plane (Iz) is equal to the sum of moments of inertia of the body about two mutually perpendicular axes lying in its own plane and intersecting each other at a point, where the perpendicular axis passes through it.
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Perpendicular Axis Theorem in Physics | Definition, Formula – Rotational Motion
Perpendicular axis Theorem Diagram:
Mathematically, IZ =IX + IY
IX and IY are the moments of inertia of plane lamina about the perpendicular axes X and Y, respectively which lie in the plane of lamina and intersect each other.
Theorem of parallel axes is applicable for any type of rigid body whether it is a two dimensional or three dimensional, while the theorem of perpendicular is applicable for laminar type or two dimensional bodies only.
In this portion, we will learn about the rotational motion of the objects. A body moves completely in rotational motion when each particle of the body moves in a circle about a single line. When a force is applied on a body about an axis it causes a rotational motion. The force applied here is called the torque. The axis of the rotation usually goes through the body. Also, learn the two theorems such as parallel axes and perpendicular theorem explained with respect to rotational motion of objects.