What is the equation for average angular acceleration?

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The equation for average angular acceleration is definitively expressed as α = Δω / Δt, where α represents average angular acceleration, Δω is the change in angular velocity, and Δt is the change in time. Initially, there was confusion regarding the formula for average angular speed, which is W_avg = Δθ / Δt. This distinction is crucial for accurately calculating rotational motion parameters.

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I was just wondering what the equation for average angular acceleration is

At first i thought it was W avg = Delta Pheta/ Delta Time
but then i think that might be the Average Angular Speed formula...

Any ideas? i know it's a simple question so hopefully no one will get annoyed =P
 
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\alpha = \frac{\Delta \omega}{\Delta t}
 
Thanks that helped! =)
 

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