Tangential Velocity in Kinematics of Motion Formulas

Tangential Velocity is the velocity of an object moving in a circular path, measured at a tangent to the circle at a particular point. And is denoted by v_t. Tangential Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Tangential Velocity is always negative.

Kinematics of Motion formulas that make use of Tangential Velocity

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FAQ

What is the Tangential Velocity?

Tangential Velocity is the velocity of an object moving in a circular path, measured at a tangent to the circle at a particular point. Tangential Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second for Speed. Note that the value of Tangential Velocity is always negative.

Can the Tangential Velocity be negative?

Yes, the Tangential Velocity, measured in Speed can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Tangential Velocity?

Tangential Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Tangential Velocity can be measured.

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