tangential acceleration
Chinese equivalent: 切向加速度
tangential acceleration The component of acceleration along the tangent to the path of motion, responsible for changing the magnitude of velocity.
Syllabus path: Mechanics › Kinematics › Acceleration
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tangential acceleration The component of acceleration along the tangent to the path of motion, responsible for changing the magnitude of velocity.
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