With reference to the figure of a cube of edge $a$ and mass $m$, state which of the following options are correct ($O$ is the centre of the cube):
$(a)$ The moment of inertia of the cube about the $z$-axis is $I_z = I_x + I_y$
$(b)$ The moment of inertia of the cube about the $A$-axis is $I_A = I_z + \frac{ma^2}{2}$
$(c)$ The moment of inertia of the cube about the $B$-axis is $I_B = I_z + \frac{ma^2}{2}$
$(d)$ $I_x = I_z$

  • A
    $b, c$
  • B
    $a, b$
  • C
    $b$
  • D
    $b, d$

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