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Plotting the Kinetic Energy of a Part

You can plot the kinetic energy of a moving part.

  1. From a Motion Analysis study, click Results and Plots Tool_Results_and_Plots.gif (MotionManager toolbar).
  2. In the PropertyManager, under Result, for Category, select Momentum/Energy/Power.
  3. For Subcategory select from the following:
    • Translational Kinetic Energy to calculate the kinetic energy due to the translational or linear motion of a part.
    • Angular Kinetic Energy to calculate the kinetic energy due to the rotational motion of a part.
    • Total Kinetic Energy to calculate the total kinetic energy due to the motion of a part.
  4. Select the Plot Results options you require, and click .
    The result appears in the MotionManager tree.
  5. Click Calculate Tool_Calculate.gif (MotionManager toolbar).


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