What does "angular acceleration" mean?

The rate of change of angular velocity, often represented by α.

How do you pronounce "angular acceleration"?

Pronounced //ˈæŋ.ɡjʊ.lə(ɹ)əkˌsɛl.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən//.

Angular acceleration

Q: What is a synonym for "angular acceleration"?

Common synonyms include: angular accelerations, angular change, angular speed change, increasing wheel turn rate, rotation change, rotation rate change.

/ˈæŋ.ɡjʊ.lə(ɹ)əkˌsɛl.əˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
The rate of change of angular velocity, often represented by α. uncountable, usually
2
(physics) the rate of change of the angular velocity of a rotating body wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

angular accelerations angular change angular speed change increasing wheel turn rate rotation change rotation rate change

Antonyms

All antonyms

angular deceleration no angular acceleration zero angular acceleration

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