How does translational kinetic energy of a system depend on frame of reference where as rotational kinetic energy does not depend on reference frame?

Cheyanne Jefferson

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2022-08-13

How does translational kinetic energy of a system depend on frame of reference where as rotational kinetic energy does not depend on reference frame?

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Rowan Dyer

Rowan Dyer

Beginner2022-08-14Added 14 answers

When viewed from a different translating frame of reference, translational KE changes. When observed from a different rotating frame of reference, rotational KE varies.

Silvina2b

Silvina2b

Beginner2022-08-15Added 5 answers

Unlike translational velocity, which is relative in Newtonian mechanics, rotation velocity and translational acceleration are absolute in Newtonian inertial frames of reference.

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