Angular Acceleration

Definition

Angular acceleration refers to the rate at which an object's angular velocity changes over time. It measures how quickly an object is speeding up or slowing down its rotation.

Related terms

Angular Velocity:

The rate at which an object rotates around a fixed axis, measured in radians per second (rad/s).

Torque:

The twisting force that causes an object to rotate, measured in Newton-meters (Nm).

Moment of Inertia:

A measure of an object's resistance to changes in its rotational motion, based on its mass distribution and shape.