An object can possess rotational kinetic energy even when its center of mass is stationary

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Engineering physics · Engineering physics

Problem

An object can possess rotational kinetic energy even when its center of mass is stationary. In one or two sentences, explain how this situation is physically possible.

Related theory

Work & Energy in Rotation
Rotational Kinematics
Moment of inertia
Rotational dynamics about a fixed axis
Rotational dynamics

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