Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A kinematic relationship that relates linear and angular motion, such as v_cm = ωR for rolling without slipping, which reduces the degrees of freedom in the system.
AP course connection
Topic 5.2: 5.2 Connecting Linear and Rotational Motion