Converting units for angular motion

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Angular velocity is correctly measured in radians per second, which are the standard SI units. Multiplying angular velocity in radians per second by the radius in meters yields the instantaneous tangential velocity in meters per second. Torque is measured in newton-meters, but this does not imply that angular velocity can be expressed in square meters per second; it must remain in angular units per time. Therefore, angular velocity cannot be measured in m^2/s and must maintain its defined units. Understanding these relationships is crucial for accurate calculations in angular motion.
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I think angular velocity can be measured in radians/second. I also heard that if I multiply a value of angular velocity that is in the units of Rad./sec. by a certain value of radius in meters, I will get m/s, but this is the instantaneous tangential velocity.

Is any of these right?

In addition, since torque is measured in N*m (cross product or something, don't quite get it), does this mean that angular velocity can be measured in m^2/s and not be instantaneous and tangential?
(Priority on the first paragraph)
 
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24forChromium said:
I think angular velocity can be measured in radians/second

Yes. Those are the SI units of angular velocity.

24forChromium said:
I also heard that if I multiply a value of angular velocity that is in the units of Rad./sec. by a certain value of radius in meters, I will get m/s, but this is the instantaneous tangential velocity.

Yes the instantaneous speed of a particle is the product of its angular velocity (in radians per second) and its distance from the axis of rotation.

24forChromium said:
In addition, since torque is measured in N*m (cross product or something, don't quite get it), does this mean that angular velocity can be measured in m^2/s and not be instantaneous and tangential?
(Priority on the first paragraph)

No. Just based on the units that is not possible. Angular velocity must have units of [some angular measure]/[time]
 
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