Difference between revisions of "Angular Displacement"
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Represents the change in position of an [[object]] along a circular path. | Represents the change in position of an [[object]] along a circular path. | ||
Positive for anti-clockwise rotation and negative for clockwise rotation. | Positive for anti-clockwise rotation and negative for clockwise rotation. | ||
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The hands of a clock show [[Angular Displacement|angular displacement]] as they move. | The hands of a clock show [[Angular Displacement|angular displacement]] as they move. | ||
| − | [[Earth]]’s rotation involves [[Angular Displacement|angular displacement]] of 2π [[radian]] | + | [[Earth]]’s rotation involves [[Angular Displacement|angular displacement]] of 2π [[radian]]s in 24 hours. |
Revision as of 09:06, 19 May 2024
Key Stage 5
Meaning
Angular displacement is the angle through which an object in circular motion has turned in a given time.
About Angular Displacement
Measured in radians (rad). Represents the change in position of an object along a circular path. Positive for anti-clockwise rotation and negative for clockwise rotation.
Examples
The hands of a clock show angular displacement as they move. Earth’s rotation involves angular displacement of 2π radians in 24 hours.