What is the angular velocity of the Earth? 2 pi radians omega = ------------ = 7.2722052166 x 10^(-5) rad/s 86,400 s What is the rotational kinetic energy of the Earth? KE = (1/2) * I * omega^2 = (1/2) * 9.7 x 10^(37) kg * [ 7.2722052166 x 10^(-5) rad/s ]^2 = 2.564920982579 x 10^(29) J