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Rotational Kinetic Energy
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Rotational Kinetic Energy: Work, Energy, and Power

Kinetic Energy of Rotation

Things that roll without slipping have some fraction of their energy as translational kinetic and the remainder as rotational kinetic. The ratio depends on the moment of inertia of the object that's rolling.

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  • inertia
  • torque
  • angular velocity
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