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Rotational Kinetic Energy

Noah Garcia

Noah Garcia

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Study Guide Overview

This study guide covers rotational kinetic energy, including the equation (1/2 * I * ฯ‰^2), its relationship to translational kinetic energy, and calculating the total kinetic energy of systems. It also discusses the scalar nature of rotational energy, connections to work-energy theorem and conservation of energy, and common mistakes to avoid. Finally, it provides practice questions and exam tips.

Question 1 of 9

A flywheel has a moment of inertia of II and is rotating with an angular velocity of ฯ‰ฯ‰. What is its rotational kinetic energy? ๐Ÿ”„

Iฯ‰Iฯ‰

12Iฯ‰2\frac{1}{2}Iฯ‰^2

Iฯ‰2Iฯ‰^2

14Iฯ‰2\frac{1}{4}Iฯ‰^2