Angular Acceleration (α)

Definition

Angular acceleration refers to the rate at which an object's angular velocity changes over time. It is measured in radians per second squared.

Related terms

Torque:

The measure of how effectively a force can cause rotation.

Moment of Inertia:

A property that determines an object's resistance to changes in its rotational motion.

Rotational Equilibrium:

When the net torque acting on an object is zero, resulting in no rotational acceleration.