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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