Conservation of Energy: No Translational KE?

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The discussion centers on the conservation of energy, specifically addressing the relationship between potential energy, rotational kinetic energy, and translational kinetic energy. Participants confirm that when potential energy is transformed, it can convert into both rotational and translational kinetic energy, affirming that all forms of energy must be accounted for in a closed system. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of considering both rotational and translational kinetic energies when evaluating energy conservation.

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So the initial potential energy is equal to the final potential energy plus rotational kinetic energy, right?
Is the final translational kinetic energy also considered if energy is conserved?

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nomorenomore said:
So the initial potential energy is equal to the final potential energy plus rotational kinetic energy, right?
Is the final translational kinetic energy also considered if energy is conserved?

Thank you very much!

Yes.Why not?
If it had potential energy initially and that energy is transformed to other types,then yes.
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