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Rotational Kinetic Energy

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Rotational kinetic energy refers to the energy possessed by an object due to its rotation around an axis. It depends on both its moment of inertia and angular velocity.

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