Angular Kinematic Equations

Did you know that a tornado is a prime example of angular motion? Tornadoes are caused by systems, known as supercells, that generate severe thunderstorms. In these systems, air revolves around a horizontal axis and due to the difference in wind speeds, strong cold winds located higher in the atmosphere and weaker warm winds, collide. This collision lifts the rotating air upward resulting in it rotating about a vertical axis, thus creating a tornado. Hopefully, you have not witnessed this real-life example firsthand but rather can use it as a starting point in understanding angular motion. Therefore, let this article introduce the concept of angular kinematics through definitions and examples to help expand your mind on angular kinematics.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Angular Kinematic Equations

    What is angular kinematic equations?


    Angular kinematics and its associated equations are the study of angular motion without including external forces.

    What are the angular kinematics equations?

    The angular kinematic equations are three equations that describe the relationship between angular motion variables. 

    what are examples of angular kinematic equations


    Examples of Angular kinematics are tornadoes and fan blades. As a result, the angular kinematic equations can be used to calculate specific angular motion variables associated with angular motion.

    what is rotational kinematics equations


    Angular motion is sometimes referred to as rotational motion and vice versa. Both terms describe the motion of an object around a fixed point or axis. Therefore, when solving angular motion and rotational motion problems, the same kinematic equations will be used for both. 

    how to apply angular kinematic equations

     Angular kinematic equations can be applied to examples to help gain familiarity with the equations and solving problems. 

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