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Unit 6: Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems
Quick questions on Rotational kinetic energy - AP Physics 1 Unit 6
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A wheel has rotational inertia kgm squared and spins at rad/s. Calculate its rotational kinetic energy. [2 points]
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A spinning object's angular velocity triples while its rotational inertia stays the same. By what factor does its rotational kinetic energy change? [1 point]
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