Rotational kinetic energy: The kinetic energy due to rotation: KE_rot = (1/2)I*omega^2.
How to apply it: Include rotational kinetic energy when applying conservation of energy to rolling objects.
Course: AP Physics 1 · Unit: Torque and Rotational Motion
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