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This lecture covers the concept of solid rotation around a fixed axis, discussing the direction of angular momentum, moment of inertia, and the energy of rotation. It also explains the theorem of angular momentum and the Huygens-Steiner rule for calculating moment of inertia. The instructor provides examples of calculating moment of inertia for different solid shapes and explains the significance of the center of mass in determining the moment of inertia about a parallel axis.