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Chapter 14, "Rotational Motion"

Angular Displacement

q = s/r

where s = arc length and r = radius.

Average Angular Velocity

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where w = angular displacement and t = time.

Average Angular Acceleration

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where w = angular displacement and t = time.

Tangential Velocity

vt = wr

where w = instantaneous angular velocity and r = radius.

Tangential Acceleration

at = ar

where a = instantaneous angular acceleration and r = radius.

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