Physics Formula
Angular Velocity Formula Formula
Calculates angular velocity from angular displacement over time.
Formula Summary
Angular Velocity Formula
Calculates angular velocity from angular displacement over time.
- Category
- Physics
- Equation
- ω = θ / t
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Equation
ω = θ / t
Variables
- ω = angular velocity
- θ = angular displacement
- t = time
Units
- Angular Velocity: radians per second (rad/s)
- Angular Displacement: radians (rad)
- Time: seconds (s)
When To Use This Formula
Use this formula when calculating how quickly an object rotates around a fixed axis using angular displacement and time.
Rearranged Equations
- θ = ω × t
- t = θ / ω
How to Use This Formula
- Identify the known values from the problem statement.
- Convert all values into compatible units.
- Substitute the values into the equation and calculate the result.
- Check that the final answer has the correct unit and meaning.