perpendicular axis theorem

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perpendicular axis theorem [¦pər·pən¦dik·yə·lər ′ak·səs ‚thir·əm]

(mechanics)

A theorem which states that the sum of the moments of inertia of a plane lamina about any two perpendicular axes in the plane of the lamina is equal to the moment of inertia about an axis through their intersection perpendicular to the lamina.

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