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In non-uniform motion they vary with time.
Acceleration is the rate of change of an object's velocity over time. It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude (speed) and direction. When an object's acceleration is positive, it is speeding up, and when it is negative, it is slowing down.
Acceleration and rotational motion are linked by the concept of angular acceleration. Angular acceleration is the rate of change of an object's angular velocity over time. It is caused by a net torque acting on the object and can result in either an increase or decrease in the object's rotational speed.
The main difference between linear and angular acceleration is the type of motion they describe. Linear acceleration refers to an object's change in velocity along a straight line, while angular acceleration refers to an object's change in velocity around a fixed axis. Linear acceleration is measured in meters per second squared (m/s^2), while angular acceleration is measured in radians per second squared (rad/s^2).
Rotational motion affects an object's acceleration by changing its velocity in a circular path. This change in velocity is caused by a net torque acting on the object, which results in an angular acceleration. The greater the torque, the greater the angular acceleration and the faster the object will rotate.
Yes, an object can have both linear and angular acceleration at the same time. For example, a car moving in a circular path will have both linear acceleration towards the center of the circle and angular acceleration around its own axis. These two types of acceleration are independent of each other and can be calculated separately.