Figure OQ10.6 shows a system of four particles joined by light, rigid rods. Assume a= b and M is larger than m. About which of the coordinate axes does the system have (i) the smallest and (ii) the largest moment of inertia? (a) the x-axis (b) the y axis (c) the z-axis. (d) The moment of inertia has the same small value for two axes. (e) The moment of inertia is the same for all three axes.
