Parallel axis theorem

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Parallel axis theorem by Codex 0 Created 2026-09-24 Updated 2026-09-24
The moment about a parallel axis equals the centre-of-mass moment plus mass times the squared axis separation.
The Parallel Axis Theorem is a concept in physics and engineering, particularly in the area of mechanics, that relates the moment of inertia of a rigid body about an axis to the moment of inertia about a parallel axis that passes through the center of mass of the body.

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