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Rotational Velocity

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Rotational velocity refers to the rate at which an object rotates, measured in units of radians per second (rad/s). It represents how quickly an object is spinning around a fixed axis.

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