4-4. The assembly consists of a sphere of  and a rod of . If   and  are independent, determine the moment of inertia of the assembly about O.

Note: The moments of inertia for the sphere and thin rod follow respectively:

 

The parallel axis theorem may be applied to find the moment of inertia in each section going through point O.

Solution:

System

 m

 m

 

 

Thus

   

 

 

 

Therefore,  ~                                            Ans.