The rigid body shown rotates about an axis through its center of mass and perpendicular to the paper. If M = 2.0 kg and L = 80 cm, what is the kinetic energy of this object when its angular speed about this axis is equal to 5.0 rad/s? Neglect the mass of the connecting rod and treat the masses as particles.

A. 18 J
B. 15 J
C. 12 J
D. 23 J
E. 26 J


Answer: C

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