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Translational Kinetic Energy

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Translational kinetic energy refers to the energy possessed by an object due to its motion in a straight line.

AP course connection

Topic 7.2: 7.2 Torque and Angular Acceleration

Unit 7

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