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Suppose a bicycle wheel is rotated about an axis through its rim and parallel to its axle....

Suppose a bicycle wheel is rotated about an axis through its rim and parallel to its axle. (a) Is its moment of inertia about this axis greater than, less than, or equal to its moment of inertia about its axle? (b) Choose the best explanation from among the following:

I. The moment of inertia is greatest when an object is rotated about its center.

II. The mass and shape of the wheel remain the same.

III. Mass is farther from the axis when the wheel is rotated about the rim.

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