A disk rotates about an axis perpendicular to the plane of the disk D = 0.593 m from the center of the disk.The disk has a mass of M = 2.6 kg and a radius of R = 1.22 m.What is the moment of inertia of the disk about this axis? A)0 kg m² B)1.93 kg m² C)2.85 kg m² D)3.87 kg m² E)5.11 kg m²

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The moment of inertia of a disk rotating perpendicular to its plane is given by I = (1/2)MR^2. Plugging in the given values, we have:
I = (1/2)(2.6 kg)(1.22 m)^2 = 2.85 kg m^2

A Disk Rotates About an Axis Perpendicular to the Plane