angular acceleration

angular acceleration

noun Physics.
the time rate of change of angular velocity of a rotating body.

Origin:
1880–85
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angular acceleration
 
n
1.  the rate of change of angular velocity
2.  astronautics the acceleration of a space vehicle around an axis

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angular acceleration   (āng'gyə-lər)  Pronunciation Key 
The rate of change of angular velocity with respect to time. Angular acceleration is measured in revolutions per minute squared or in radians per second squared.
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