König's theorem (kinetics)

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Konig's theorem is related to kinetics of a system of particles.

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It states that the kinetic energy of a system of particles is the kinetic energy associated to the movement of the center of mass and the kinetic energy associated of the movement of the particles relative to the center of mass.

[edit] Sources

  • Paul A. Tipler and Gene Mosca (2003), Physics for Scientists and Engineers (Paper) : Volume 1A: Mechanics (Physics for Scientists and Engineers), W. H. Freeman Ed., ISBN 0716709007