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OS-UP-10-56 · OpenStax University Physics Volume 1

Moment of Inertia and Rotational Kinetic Energy (Problem 56)

Calculate the rotational kinetic energy of a 12-kg motorcycle wheel if its angular velocity is 120 rad/s and its inner radius is 0.280 m and outer radius 0.330 m.