Angular velocity is a measure of how fast an object is rotating around a fixed point or axis. It is typically measured in radians per second (rad/s) or degrees per second (deg/s).
Angular velocity describes the rotational motion of an object, while linear velocity describes the straight-line motion of an object. Angular velocity is measured in terms of an angle, while linear velocity is measured in terms of distance traveled over time.
Angular velocity can be calculated by dividing the change in angular displacement by the change in time. It is represented by the symbol "ω" and the formula is ω = Δθ/Δt, where Δθ is the change in angular displacement and Δt is the change in time.
The angular velocity of an object can be affected by the radius of rotation, the mass of the object, and the force or torque applied to the object. Other factors such as air resistance, friction, and external forces can also affect angular velocity.
Angular velocity is used in many real-world applications, such as measuring the rotational speed of car tires, calculating the spin rate of a spinning top, and determining the speed of a rotating wind turbine. It is also used in fields such as engineering, physics, and astronomy to study the motion of objects and systems.