Angular Velocity From Tangential Speed
ω = v / r
What it says
The angular velocity of a point in circular motion equals its tangential speed divided by its radius from the rotation axis.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
ω | Angular velocity (rad/s) | T^-1 |
v | Tangential speed (m/s) | L T^-1 |
r | Radius from axis (m) | L |
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