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angular velocity

Angular velocity describes how quickly an object rotates around a central point or axis. It measures the angle the object covers in a given amount of time, usually expressed in radians per second or degrees per second. For example, if a wheel makes one full turn every second, its angular velocity indicates the speed of that rotation. It helps quantify the rotational speed regardless of the size of the object, focusing on how fast the angle changes over time. Essentially, angular velocity tells us how quickly an object is spinning or turning.