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PHY 101 Circular Motion Objective Question

Question

Angular velocity is defined as the rate of change of which quantity?
Options
A Linear displacement
B Angular displacement
Correct Answer
C Tangential acceleration
D Time
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The lecture defines angular velocity as the rate of change of angular displacement. Average angular velocity ω is given by Δθ/Δt.

Hint

This is the rotational analog of linear velocity, which is the rate of change of linear displacement.

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