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Is it possible to change the translational kinetic energy of an object without changing its rotational energy?

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Yes, it is possible to change the transitional kinetic energy of an object without changing its rotational energy. For example dropping a spinning ball into the side of the table, the ball will keep its rotational motion while its transitional kinetic energy is changing.
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