Total kinetic energy for rolling hoop

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Homework Statement


A hoop has a mass of 200g and a radius of 25cm (ICM = MR2 ). It rolls without sliding along level ground at VCM = 5m/s. What is it's total kinetic energy?

Homework Equations


K = 1/2Iω2
ICM = MR2
v = rω

The Attempt at a Solution


The answer is 5J, but I'm getting 2.5J.

ICM = MR2 = (0.2)(0.25)(0.25) 0.0125
ω = v / r = 5/0.25 = 20

K = 1/2(0.0125)(20)2 = 2.5J

Am I omitting something from the total kinetic energy equation?
 
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You should consider translational motion too.
 
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azizlwl said:
You should consider translational motion too.

Thanks! I forgot that a rolling object experiences both translational AND rotational motion. D'oh!