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For a rolling hoop, how does its rotational kinetic energy compare with its translational kinetic energy?

Correct answer A. It is equal to its translational K.E.

Explanation

A hoop has I = mr², so ½Iω² = ½mr²(v/r)² = ½mv², exactly equal to its translational kinetic energy.

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