Linear velocity, abbreviated as v, is the rate of change of an object's linear position with respect to time. It is a vector quantity that has both magnitude and direction. In simpler terms, linear velocity tells you how fast an object is moving in a straight line and in which direction. It's important to note that linear velocity is different from angular velocity. Linear velocity is concerned with the motion along a straight path, while angular velocity deals with the rate of rotation around an axis.
Linear Velocity Formula |
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\( v = r \; \omega \) (Linear Velocity) \( r = v \;/\; \omega \) \( \omega = v \;/\; r \) |
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| Symbol | English | Metric |
| \( v \) = Linear Velocity | \(ft\;/\;sec\) | \(m\;/\;s\) |
| \( r \) = Circular Path Radius | \(deg\) | \(rad\) |
| \( \omega \) (Greek symbol omega) = Angular Velocity | \(deg\;/\;sec\) | \(rad\;/\;s\) |
