Calculate the rotational kinetic energy in the motorcycle

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QUESTION:

Calculate the rotational kinetic energy in the motorcycle wheel (Figure 10.38) if its angular velocity is 120 rad/s. Assume M = 12.0 kg, R1 = 0.280 m, and R2 = 0.330 m.

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QUESTION:

Calculate the rotational kinetic energy in the motorcycle wheel (Figure 10.38) if its angular velocity is 120 rad/s. Assume M = 12.0 kg, R1 = 0.280 m, and R2 = 0.330 m.

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Step-by-step solution Step 1 of 2 The wheel of a motorcycle could be considered as an annular ring, and the rotational kinetic energy is calculated as, Here, is the moment of inertia and is the angular velocity.

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