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Constant angular acceleration

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A condition in which angular velocity changes at a uniform rate, allowing the use of kinematic equations analogous to constant linear acceleration.

AP course connection

Topic 5.1: 5.1 Rotational Kinematics

Unit 5

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