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Winkelgeschwindigkeit

German → American English

American English

Angular velocity

Physikalische Größe, die angibt, wie schnell sich ein Körper um eine Achse dreht; Änderungsrate des Drehwinkels pro Zeit.

Die Winkelgeschwindigkeit des Planeten bleibt in diesem Modell konstant.

Use Winkelgeschwindigkeit in physics and engineering when describing how fast something rotates. It is more precise than everyday Geschwindigkeit, which usually means linear speed.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Winkelgeschwindigkeit mean in English?
Winkelgeschwindigkeit means angular velocity.
Is Winkelgeschwindigkeit the same as rotational speed?
Not exactly. It is closely related, but angular velocity is the more precise physics term and includes direction as well as rate of rotation.
How do you use Winkelgeschwindigkeit in a sentence?
For example: Die Winkelgeschwindigkeit des Rads beträgt 10 rad/s.