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)

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Kinetic energy can be represented by p²/2m for linear motion and L²/2I for rotational motion.

If L Represents Angular Momentum, I Represents Rotational Inertia, P