Rolling Motion Energy

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Rolling Motion Energy

### Formula

$$K=\frac{1}{2}Mv^2+\frac{1}{2}I\omega^2$$

### Pure Rolling Condition

$$v=\omega R$$

### Terminologies

- M β†’ Mass of body.

- v β†’ Linear velocity.

- I β†’ Moment of inertia.

- Ο‰ β†’ Angular velocity.

- R β†’ Radius of rolling body.

### Conditions / Special Cases

For rolling without slipping:

$$v_{CM}=\omega R$$

### Usage

- Used in rolling body problems.

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