Rotational Kinetic Energy

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.

Related terms

Linear Kinetic Energy: The energy possessed by an object due to its linear motion, which depends on its mass and linear velocity.

Work-Energy Theorem: It states that the work done on an object is equal to the change in its kinetic energy.

Conservation of Energy:

The principle that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed between different forms.