Rotational Kinetic Energy
KE = (1/2)·I·ω^2
What it says
The kinetic energy of a rotating rigid body equals one half of its moment of inertia times the square of its angular velocity.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
KE | Rotational kinetic energy (J) | M L^2 T^-2 |
I | Moment of inertia (kg·m^2) | M L^2 |
ω | Angular velocity (rad/s) | T^-1 |
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