Angular velocity irrespective of axis of rotation?

In summary, angular velocity is a measure of an object's rotational speed regardless of the axis of rotation. It differs from linear velocity in that it measures angular displacement rather than linear displacement. Angular velocity can be negative, and it is affected by angular acceleration, moment of inertia, applied torque, and the mass distribution and shape of an object. It is also related to centripetal acceleration through the formula a = ω^2r, showing that an increase in angular velocity leads to an increase in centripetal acceleration.
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How exactly can the angular velocity of a 2 dimensional laminar object be the same with respect to all axes of rotation perpendicular to its plane ?
 
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try to do it for a rod and i applies same for others

now for this rod ____________ (anticlockwise rotation) α angular acceleration
o

with o point on it

at x dist from o
vx = xα

at 2x dist from o
v2x = 2xα

at 3x dist from o
v3x = 3xα





now relative to x dist
αrel = α
for both points 2x and 3x

rest you must do
 

1. What is angular velocity irrespective of axis of rotation?

Angular velocity is a measure of how fast an object is rotating around an axis. It is independent of the axis of rotation and is measured in radians per second.

2. How is angular velocity different from linear velocity?

Angular velocity measures the rate of change of angular displacement, while linear velocity measures the rate of change of linear displacement. Angular velocity is also measured in radians per second, while linear velocity is measured in meters per second.

3. Can angular velocity be negative?

Yes, angular velocity can be negative. A negative angular velocity indicates that an object is rotating in the opposite direction of a chosen positive direction.

4. What factors affect angular velocity?

The angular velocity of an object is affected by its angular acceleration, moment of inertia, and the applied torque. Additionally, the mass distribution and shape of an object can also impact its angular velocity.

5. How is angular velocity related to centripetal acceleration?

Angular velocity and centripetal acceleration are related through the formula a = ω^2r, where a is the centripetal acceleration, ω is the angular velocity, and r is the distance from the axis of rotation. This formula shows that as angular velocity increases, so does centripetal acceleration, indicating a faster rotating object.

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