Example 1
At ω = 10 rad/s and r = 0.20 m, tangential speed is 2.0 m/s.
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Physics tools › Tangential speed
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Tangential speed
Tangential speed links rotational motion to linear motion at a given distance from the rotation axis.
Formula usedv = ωr
Visual cue · circular motion
Calculate
Tangential speed
What do the symbols mean?
vspeed
ωangular speed
rradius
Two worked examples
Example 2
At the same angular speed, a point twice as far from the axis moves twice as fast.
Good to knowThe relation uses angular speed in radians per second. The calculator converts rpm automatically.