Angular Acceleration and Velocity

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Start date Apr 9, 2008
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Angular velocity refers to the rate of change of angular position of an object, measured in radians per second, while angular acceleration is the rate of change of angular velocity, indicating how quickly an object speeds up or slows down its rotation. On a merry-go-round, the angular velocity remains constant for all riders, but their linear velocity varies based on their distance from the center; those further out move faster in linear terms. Angular acceleration can change if the merry-go-round speeds up or slows down, affecting all riders equally in terms of angular acceleration. The location of the riders does not impact angular acceleration directly, but it does influence their linear speed. Understanding these concepts is essential for analyzing rotational motion in physics.

Apr 9, 2008

WorkPhysics

Angular Acceleration and Velocity..please help :)

hi
could someone please explain to me conceptually what angular acceleration and angular velocity are.
Also how would the angular acceleration and angular velocity of the people on a merry go round change with the location of the people?

Thank you!

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Oct 6, 2008

noelhughes

Have you gotten an answer to your question? I can probably help.
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