If L represents angular momentum, I represents rotational inertia, p represents linear momentum, m represents mass, and r represents a distance, which of the following can represent kinetic energy?

A. p2/2m
B. L2/2I
C. rpI
D. all of the above
E. both (a) and (b)


Answer: E

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