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Meaning of perpendicular axis theorem | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

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A theorem that states the moment of inertia of a planar lamina (i.e. 2-D body) about an axis perpendicular to the plane of the lamina is equal to the sum of the moments of inertia of the lamina about the two axes at right angles to each other, in its own plane intersecting each other at the point where the perpendicular axis passes through it.

uncountable

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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perpendicular bisector perpendicular distance perpendicular magnetic recording perpendicular pronoun perpendicular recording perpendicular universe

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