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Angular Frequency

ω=2πf=2πT\omega = 2\pi f = \frac{2\pi}{T}

Angular frequency in radians per second.

Variables

ω
Angular frequency
Radians per second
rad/s
f
Frequency
Cycles per second
Hz
T
Period
Time for one cycle
s

Derivation

ω = 2π/T = 2πf.

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Common questions

What is the Angular Frequency formula?

Angular Frequency is written ω= 2πf = 2π/T. Angular frequency in radians per second. It belongs to Waves, under Wave Properties.

What are the units in ω= 2πf = 2π/T?

In SI units, ω is angular frequency, measured in rad/s; f is frequency, measured in 1/s; T is period, measured in s.

How is the Angular Frequency formula derived?

ω = 2π/T = 2πf. The result is ω= 2πf = 2π/T.