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Circular Motion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| frequency | number of revolutions per second |
| period | time it takes to complete one revolution |
| revolution | When an object turns about an external axis |
| rotation | When an object turns about an internal axis |
| linear velocity | displacement traveled per unit time |
| angular velocity | angle moved in unit time |
| centripetal acceleration | acceleration towards the center of a circle |
| radians | special unit for angles used in circular motion |
| angular displacement | change in the angle |