A solid sphere, a solid cylinder, and a hoop each have the same mass and radius. If they are spinning at the same angular velocity, which one has the greatest rotational kinetic energy?

a. the sphere
b. the cylinder
c. the hoop
d. They all have the same rotational kinetic energy.


C

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