angular acceleration

noun

, Physics.

angular acceleration

/ ăng′gyə-lər /

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.

First recorded in 1880–85

Similarly, if a body is rotated round a vertical axis, we perceive only angular acceleration and not angular velocity.

To find the angular acceleration A, draw kt, bt respectively parallel to and at right angles to the link KB.

The terrific angular acceleration seemed intent on forcing the two fugitives straight through the metal floor.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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