 Perpendicular axis theorem (source code)

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= Perpendicular axis theorem
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For a planar lamina in the $xy$-plane, the moments about three mutually perpendicular axes through one point satisfy
$$
I_z=I_x+I_y.
$$
This follows pointwise from $x^2+y^2=y^2+x^2$ in the defining mass integrals.

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