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This study guide covers rotational kinetic energy, including the formula (K = 1/2Iω²), its application to rigid systems, and the difference between rotational and translational kinetic energy. It also emphasizes the scalar nature of rotational kinetic energy, combining it with concepts like conservation of energy and angular momentum, and provides practice questions and exam tips.
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Question 1 of 12
What type of energy does a spinning top possess 🪀?
Translational kinetic energy only
Potential energy only
Rotational kinetic energy only
Both translational and potential energy