Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written 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.
Related terms
Angular Velocity: Angular velocity is the rate at which an object rotates or moves along a circular path, measured in radians per unit of time.
Revolutions per minute (RPM): RPM is another unit used to measure rotational speed, representing the number of complete revolutions an object makes in one minute.