Angular velocity is a vector

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Angular velocity is a vector.

2. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   It is directed along the axis of rotation.

3. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Its magnitude is d theta by d t.

4. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   For rotation about a fixed axis its direction keeps changing.

Instructions

Tap True or False for each statement.

Explanation