angular acceleration
Americannoun
noun
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the rate of change of angular velocity
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astronautics the acceleration of a space vehicle around an axis
Etymology
Origin of angular acceleration
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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The kinematics of rotational motion describes the relationships among rotation angle, angular velocity, angular acceleration, and time.
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The first example implies that the farther the force is applied from the pivot, the greater the angular acceleration; another implication is that angular acceleration is inversely proportional to mass.
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The faster the change occurs, the greater the angular acceleration.
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Tangential acceleration at is directly related to the angular acceleration α and is linked to an increase or decrease in the velocity, but not its direction.
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The sensations produced by angular acceleration last longer than the acceleration itself, and the position of the head during the movements enables us to determine direction.”
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" by Various
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