
Explanation:
I = mā rā² + mā rā²
I = (5.0 kg) (2.0 m)² + (7.0 kg) (2.0 m)²
I = 48 kg m²
I = mā rā² + mā rā²
I = (5.0 kg) (3.5 m)² + (7.0 kg) (0.5 m)²
I = 63 kg m²
The second system has the higher moment of inertia because the axis of rotation is further from the center of gravity.