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Rotational Kinetic Energy
Kinetic energy of rotating body
Dynamics
Source Details
Id
mech-rotational-ke
Name
Rotational Kinetic Energy
Discipline
mechanical
Category
Dynamics
Latex
KE = \frac{1}{2}I\omega^2
Description
Kinetic energy of rotating body
Variables
[
{
"symbol": "KE",
"name": "Kinetic Energy",
"unit": "J",
"siUnit": "J",
"imperialUnit": "ft·lbf"
},
{
"symbol": "I",
"name": "Moment of Inertia",
"unit": "kg·m²",
"siUnit": "kg·m²",
"imperialUnit": "slug·ft²"
},
{
"symbol": "ω",
"name": "Angular Velocity",
"unit": "rad/s",
"siUnit": "rad/s"
}
]Solve For
KE, I, ω
Tags
kinetic, energy, rotation, angular
Is Custom
false