Can the value of angular velocity be negative?
Can the value of angular velocity be negative?
Yes. Angular Velocity is a vector quantity i.e. it has directions. The direction of rotation can influence the sign of angular velocity's value. If the movement of the object is anticlockwise, the sign will be positive. Similarly, if the movement of the object is clockwise, the sign will be negative
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