Mechanics

Rotational Kinematic 3

ω2=ω02+2α(θθ0)\omega^2 = \omega_0^2 + 2\alpha(\theta - \theta_0)

Rotational analog of v² = v₀² + 2a(x - x₀). Time-independent rotational kinematic equation.

Variables

ω
Final angular velocity
Angular velocity at angle θ
rad/s
ω₀
Initial angular velocity
Angular velocity at angle θ₀
rad/s
α
Angular acceleration
Constant angular acceleration
rad/s²
θ
Final angle
Final angular position
rad
θ₀
Initial angle
Initial angular position
rad

Derivation

Eliminate t from rotational kinematic equations 1 and 2.

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