13. Rotational Inertia & Energy
Intro to Rotational Kinetic Energy
Problem 12e
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionFlywheels are large, massive wheels used to store energy. They can be spun up slowly, then the wheel's energy can be released quickly to accomplish a task that demands high power. An industrial flywheel has a 1.5 m diameter and a mass of 250 kg. Its maximum angular velocity is 1200 rpm. b. How much energy is stored in the flywheel?
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