Angular Velocity (Noun)
Meaning
(physics) the rate of change of the angular position of a rotating body; usually expressed in radians per second or radians per minute.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The angular velocity of the wheel was measured in radians per second to determine its rotational speed.
- The physicist calculated the angular velocity of the spinning top to understand its rotational dynamics.
- The angular velocity of the Earth's rotation is approximately 7.29 x 10^-5 radians per second.
- The gyroscope's angular velocity was affected by the external torque applied to it, causing it to precess.
- The angular velocity of the satellite's orbit was critical in determining its position and trajectory.