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===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
| − | [[Angular Frequency|Angular frequency]] is the rate of change of [[Angular Displacement|angular displacement]], often used in oscillatory systems. | + | [[Angular Frequency|Angular frequency]] is the rate of change of [[Angular Displacement|angular displacement]] with respect to [[time]], often used in oscillatory systems. |
===About Angular Frequency=== | ===About Angular Frequency=== | ||
| − | + | *[[Angular Frequency|Angular frequency]] is given by the symbol '[[Angular Frequency|ω]]' (a lower case Omega in the Greek Alphabet). | |
| − | *[[Measure]]d in [[ | + | *[[Measure]]d in [[radian]]s per [[second]] (rad/s). |
*Relates to the [[frequency]] of [[oscillation]] (f) by the formula ω = 2πf. | *Relates to the [[frequency]] of [[oscillation]] (f) by the formula ω = 2πf. | ||
*Indicates how quickly an [[object]] moves through its circular path. | *Indicates how quickly an [[object]] moves through its circular path. | ||
| + | *[[Angular Frequency|Angular frequency]] is used to describe the motion of [[object]]s in periodic motion, such as [[pendulum]]s and springs. | ||
| + | *[[Angular Frequency|Angular frequency]] is an important concept in the analysis of [[wave]] motion and [[Simple Harmonic Motion|simple harmonic motion (SHM)]]. | ||
| + | *[[Angular Frequency|Angular frequency]] is also used in [[Alternating Current|alternating current]] circuits to describe the oscillations of [[volt]]age and [[current]]. | ||
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| + | ===Formula=== | ||
| + | ω = 2πf | ||
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| + | Where: | ||
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| + | ω is the [[Angular Frequency|angular frequency]]. | ||
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| + | f is the frequency of [[oscillation]]s. | ||
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===Examples=== | ===Examples=== | ||
| − | *The [[angular frequency]] of a pendulum can be calculated from its period. | + | *The [[Angular Frequency|angular frequency]] of a pendulum can be calculated from its period. |
| − | *In [[alternating current]] ([[Alternating Current|AC]]), [[angular frequency]] relates to the electrical [[frequency]]. | + | *In [[Alternating Current|alternating current]] ([[Alternating Current|AC]]), [[Angular Frequency|angular frequency]] relates to the electrical [[frequency]]. |
Latest revision as of 18:58, 19 May 2024
Key Stage 5
Meaning
Angular frequency is the rate of change of angular displacement with respect to time, often used in oscillatory systems.
About Angular Frequency
- Angular frequency is given by the symbol 'ω' (a lower case Omega in the Greek Alphabet).
- Measured in radians per second (rad/s).
- Relates to the frequency of oscillation (f) by the formula ω = 2πf.
- Indicates how quickly an object moves through its circular path.
- Angular frequency is used to describe the motion of objects in periodic motion, such as pendulums and springs.
- Angular frequency is an important concept in the analysis of wave motion and simple harmonic motion (SHM).
- Angular frequency is also used in alternating current circuits to describe the oscillations of voltage and current.
Formula
ω = 2πf
Where:
ω is the angular frequency.
f is the frequency of oscillations.
Examples
- The angular frequency of a pendulum can be calculated from its period.
- In alternating current (AC), angular frequency relates to the electrical frequency.