Rotational mechanics / flywheel energy station

Rotational kinetic energy Simulation

ENERGY STORED IN ROTATION

Change the wheel and speed, then read the highlighted energy relationship.

3D lab

Test a flywheel

Guided experiment

Ready. Press Run to energize the station.

Rotating body

Total mass

Outer radius

Movable-mass radius

Angular speed

Moment of inertia

Rotational energy

Tap the wheel, axle, motor, masses, or brake to inspect it.

Torque, braking & playback

Motor torque

Brake torque

Conserve angular momentum while moving masses

Simulation speed 1×

Mechanical sound

View, focus & graph

Zoom 1×

3D tilt 28°

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