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Rotational Vs Translational Kinetic Energy
The rotational kinetic energy of a hoop is equal to the _________?
Explanation and memory cue
For a hoop rolling without slipping, its rotational kinetic energy equals its translational kinetic energy because the moment of inertia is I = MR², and rotational KE = (1/2)Iω² = (1/2)MR²(ω²). Since v = ωR, this equals (1/2)Mv², which is the translational kinetic energy.