Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Radians per second squared is a unit used to measure angular acceleration. It represents the change in angular velocity per unit of time.
Related terms
Linear Acceleration: The rate at which an object's linear velocity changes over time.
Revolutions per Minute Squared (rpm/s^2): An alternative unit for measuring angular acceleration, particularly when dealing with rotating objects that are commonly described in terms of revolutions.