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Linear and Circular Motion
Linear and Circular Motion
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Express Angles in Radians
1 revolution = 3600 Position in
3600 = 2 radians circular motion
1 radian = 57.30 is expressed as
an angle,
preferably in
radians.
= /t
In units of radians/second, i.e. rad/s.
Angular Velocity
= /t
Connection between Linear and
Circular Motion
q = x/r
= v/r
a = a/r