Asked in PMC Practice Test 26 (2021) 2021Moderate

Angular velocity is also called as

Correct answer: B. Rotational velocity

  • A. Instantaneous velocity
  • B. Rotational velocity
  • C. Tangential velocity
  • D. Linear velocity

Explanation

B. Angular velocity is the rotational analog of velocity. The velocity that keeps a body within a circle during circular motion is known as angular velocity. It is directed inwards.A. The velocity of a body at any instant of time that approaches zero is known as instantaneous velocity.C. The velocity of a body in circular motion that pulls it away from the circle is known as tangential velocity. Its formula is; Vt = wr. Where omega 'w' is the angular velocity and 'r' is the radius of the circle.D. The velocity of a body in linear or one dimensional motion is known as linear velocity

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