What Is Rotational Energy?
Rotational energy is the component of kinetic energy that comes from a body’s rotation. It results when any form of matter revolves around a center of rotation. It can be converted into other forms of energy, most typically translational and heat energy. Many analogies exist between rotational kinetic energy and linear kinetic energy. There are some practical applications for rotational energy, such as the storage of energy in a spinning flywheel.
