Answer to Question #181412 in Molecular Physics | Thermodynamics for Satyam

Question

Explain rotational energy.

Answer 1

Rotational kinetic energy a part of total kinetic energy due to the rotation around some particular axis. It can be calculated by the formula

$\displaystyle E = \frac{I \omega^2}{2}$

Here $I$ stands for moment of inertia of the body, $\omega$ is angular velocity.