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Radians per second

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Radians per second is a unit used to measure angular velocity, which represents the rate at which an object rotates or moves in a circular path. It measures the change in angle (in radians) that occurs in one second.

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