AP Physics 1 - Key terms

angular acceleration

angular acceleration

Angular acceleration is the rate of change of angular velocity over time. It is measured in radians per second squared (rad/s^2).

Angular acceleration refers to the rate at which an object's angular velocity changes over time. It measures how quickly an object is speeding up or slowing down its rotation.

angular distance

Angular distance: The measure of separation between two points in a circle, usually expressed in degrees, minutes, and seconds.

Angular distance measures the total amount of rotation covered by an object, usually measured in degrees or radians.

angular momentum

Angular momentum is the rotational equivalent of linear momentum, defined as the product of an object's moment of inertia and angular velocity.

Angular momentum refers to the rotational equivalent of linear momentum. It describes how fast an object rotates around an axis and depends on its mass distribution and rotational speed.

angular velocity

Angular velocity is the rate of change of angular displacement with respect to time, measured in radians per second (rad/s).

Angular velocity refers to the rate at which an object rotates or moves in a circular path. It is measured in radians per second (rad/s).