Perpendicular axis theorem

For a planar lamina in the $xy$-plane, the moments about three mutually perpendicular axes through one point satisfyThis follows pointwise from $x^2+y^2=y^2+x^2$ in the defining mass integrals.

For an axisymmetric planar lamina of total mass $M$, let $I_z$ be its moment of inertia about the central axis normal to its plane. The perpendicular axis theorem and rotational symmetry give $I_x=I_y=I_z/2$ about central diameters. An in-plane tangent line a perpendicular distance $R$ from a parallel central diameter therefore has moment of inertia $I_{\tan }=I_z/2+M{R}^2$ by the parallel axis theorem. An axis normal to the lamina through the same rim point instead has $I_z+M{R}^2$; specifying the point without the axis direction is insufficient.