Circular motion Flashcards

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What is angular displacement?

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Angle through which an object turns about the centre of circle, usually measured in rad

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What is one radian?

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Angle subtended at the centre of circle by an arc equal in length to the radius

θ = s/r

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What is angular velocity?

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rate of change of angular displacement swept out by radius of circle

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