Rotational kinetic energy (KE_rot = ½ I ω²)

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KE_rot = ½ I ω²

What each symbol means

SymbolWhat it stands for
IMOI about axis (kg·m²)
ωAngular speed (rad/s)
K_rotRotational KE (J)

When to use this

Rigid body about fixed axis; ω in rad/s.