Difference between revisions of "Rotation"

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A '''rotation''' is a movement of an object along a [[circle|circular]] [[axis]]. An amount of rotation is given in [[degree]]s or [[radian]]s. A rotation of 360 degrees, which brings an object to its initial orientations, is known as a [[revolution]].
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A '''rotation''' is a movement of an object along a [[circle|circular]] [[axis]]. The amount of rotation is given in [[degree]]s or [[radian]]s, and the force that moves the object is known as [[torque]]. A rotation of 360 degrees is known as a [[revolution]].
  
 
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Latest revision as of 17:15, November 14, 2009

A rotation is a movement of an object along a circular axis. The amount of rotation is given in degrees or radians, and the force that moves the object is known as torque. A rotation of 360 degrees is known as a revolution.