Physics chapter10 - Problem 38
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers (9th Edition)

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Question 38





Imagine that you stand tall and turn about a vertical axis through the top of your head and the point halfway between your ankles. Compute an order-of magnitude estimate for the moment of inertia of your body for this rotation. In your solution, state the quantities you measure or estimate and their values.
m = average boby mass
c = average person circumstance (waist)