Kinetic Energy and Moment of Inertia

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The total kinetic energy of a hoop with mass 10 kg and radius 0.6 m, rolling without slipping at a linear velocity of 8.5 m/s, is calculated to be 403.75 J. The translational kinetic energy is determined using the formula K = 1/2 m v^2, resulting in 42.5 J. The rotational kinetic energy is calculated using Kr = 1/2 I ω^2, yielding 361.25 J. The calculations confirm that the total kinetic energy combines both translational and rotational components accurately.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of kinetic energy formulas: K = 1/2 m v^2 and Kr = 1/2 I ω^2
  • Knowledge of moment of inertia, specifically I = mr^2
  • Familiarity with rolling motion and the concept of "rolling without slipping"
  • Basic algebra for manipulating equations and solving for variables
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  • Explore the concept of conservation of energy in rotational dynamics
  • Learn about different shapes and their moments of inertia for various objects
  • Investigate the effects of friction in rolling motion and its impact on energy calculations
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Homework Statement


A hoop with mass m= 10 kg, radius r=0.6 m, and moment of inertia I=mr^2 is rolling without slipping with a linear velocity of 8.5 m/s. What is the total kinetic energy (in J).


Homework Equations


K=1/2 m v^2
Kr=1/2 I ω^2


The Attempt at a Solution


The kinetic energy of the object is
K = 1/2 m v^2
K = 1/2 (10) (8.5) = 42.5 J

The rotational kinetic energy
Kr = 1/2 (10 * 0.6^2) (8.5/0.6)^2 = 361.25 J

Total kinetic energy
42.5 + 361.25 = 403.75 J

I am not sure about my solution since the answer I end up with is not included in the choices of the question.
 
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RuthlessTB said:
K = 1/2 m v^2
K = 1/2 (10) (8.5) = 42.5 J

Also, Kt = K + Kr = 1/2*m*v2 + 1/2*m*r2*(v/r)2 = ?
 

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