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Tangential speed

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

The instantaneous speed of an object moving along a circular path, directed tangent to the circle.

AP course connection

Topic 2.9: 2.9 Circular Motion

Unit 2

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