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moment of inertia

/ˈməʊmənt əv ɪˈnɜːʃə/

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/ˈməʊmənt əv ɪˈnɜːʃə/C1formalscientific
  • ruФизическая величина, измеряющая сопротивление тела вращательному движению относительно заданной оси, зависящая от распределения массы относительно этой оси.

A physical quantity that measures the resistance of a body to rotational motion about a given axis, depending on the mass distribution relative to that axis.

  1. Rotational resistanceC1formal

    A physical quantity that measures an object's resistance to changes in its rotational motion about an axis. It depends on the mass distribution relative to that axis.

    ruМомент инерции

    • The moment of inertia of a solid sphere is calculated differently than that of a hollow sphere.
    • Engineers must consider the moment of inertia when designing rotating machinery.
    • A figure skater reduces their moment of inertia by pulling their arms in to spin faster.