Kinematics of Circular Motion Flashcards
1
Q
Radian
A
Unit of measurement of an angle: 1 Radian = 57.3°. 1 radian of angle is subtended when the arc length of a circle is equal to the radius
2
Q
Period
A
The time taken for one complete oscillation (SI units of seconds)
3
Q
Frequency
A
The number of complete oscillations per unit time
4
Q
Angular velocity
A
Rate of change of its angular displacement
5
Q
Linear speed
A
Product of angular speed and radius
