The turntable in a microwave oven has a moment of inertia of 0.039 kg⋅m2 and is rotating once every 4.4 s . Part A What is its kinetic energy? Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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To solve this problem it is necessary to apply the concepts related to Kinetic Energy, specifically, since it is a body with angular movement, the kinetic rotational energy. Recall that kinetic energy is defined as the work necessary to accelerate a body of a given mass from rest to the indicated speed.

Mathematically it can be expressed as,

[tex]KE = \frac{1}{2} I\omega^2[/tex]

Where

I = Moment of Inertia

[tex]\omega =[/tex]Angular velocity

Our values are given as

[tex]I = 0.039kg\cdot m^2[/tex]

A revolution is made every 4.4 seconds.

[tex]\theta = 1 rev \rightarrow 4.4s[/tex]

[tex]\Rightarrow \omega = \frac{1rev}{4.4s}[/tex]

If the angular velocity is equivalent to the displacement over the time it takes to perform it then

[tex]\omega = 0.2272rev/s(\frac{2\pi rad}{1rev})[/tex]

[tex]\omega = 1.42rad/s[/tex]

Replacing at our previous equation we have,

[tex]KE = \frac{1}{2} I\omega^2[/tex]

[tex]KE = \frac{1}{2} (0.039)(1.42)^2[/tex]

[tex]KE = 0.03993J[/tex]

Therefore the kinetic energy is equal to [tex]3.9*10^{-2}J[/tex]