Angular Displacement

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.