Parallel axis theorem: The moment of inertia about any axis equals the moment about the center of mass plus Md^2.
How to apply it: Use the parallel axis theorem to find the rotational inertia about an axis offset from the center of mass.
Course: AP Physics 1 · Unit: Torque and Rotational Motion
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