In the circular motion topic, omega = angular speed. However in the simple harmonic motion topic, omega = angular frequency. I assume they are the same but I'd just like to check before making my notes properly. Thanks in advance.
In the circular motion topic, omega = angular speed. However in the simple harmonic motion topic, omega = angular frequency. I assume they are the same but I'd just like to check before making my notes properly. Thanks in advance.
They are related but not the same.
Circular motion is measured as an angular displacement with time and measured in radians per second. i.e. ω=2πf radians per second.
SHM defines frequency in Hertz or complete cycles per second where 1 cycle = 2π radians.