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Define inertial reference frame.

A reference frame where an object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion with constant velocity, unless acted upon by a net force.

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Define inertial reference frame.

A reference frame where an object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion with constant velocity, unless acted upon by a net force.

Define angular displacement.

The change in angular position, measured in radians.

Define angular velocity.

The rate of change of angular displacement, measured in rad/s.

Define angular acceleration.

The rate of change of angular velocity, measured in rad/s².

Define radian.

The angle where the arc length equals the radius of the circle.

Label the diagram illustrating angular displacement.

Arc Length: s, Radius: r, Angle: θ

Label the diagram illustrating the relationship between linear and rotational quantities.

Arc Length: s, Radius: r, Angle: θ, Linear Velocity: v, Angular Velocity: ω, Linear Acceleration: a, Angular Acceleration: α

What is an inertial reference frame?

A reference frame where an object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion with constant velocity, unless acted upon by a net force.

Define angular displacement (Δθ).

The change in angular position, measured in radians.

Define angular velocity (ω).

The rate of change of angular displacement, measured in rad/s.

Define angular acceleration (α).

The rate of change of angular velocity, measured in rad/s².

Define radian.

The angle where the arc length equals the radius of a circle.