Parallel axis theorem: Difference between revisions

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This rule can be applied with the [[stretch rule]] and [[perpendicular axes rule]] to find moments of inertia for a variety of shapes.

[[Image:Parallelaxes.jpgpng|thumb|right|250px|Parallel axes rule for area moment of inertia.]]

The parallel axes rule also applies to the [[second moment of area]] (area moment of inertia);

:<math>I_z = I_x + Ad^2.\,</math>