Manipal Entrance Test 2013 Physics Paper

Use parallel axis theorem, from the theorem of parallel axis, the moment of inertia (I)of a body about given axis is equal to its moment of inertia I about its diameter, plus the product of the mass M of the body and square of perpendicular distance between the two axes. That is
I=Id+MR2 =

1

4

MR2+MR2=

5

4

MR2