Angular Velocity Acceleration Power Torque
Reference data and engineering information about angular velocity acceleration power torque for dynamics applications.
Overview
Engineering reference data for Angular Velocity Acceleration Power Torque in dynamics.
Key Formulas
Newton's Second Law
Force = mass × acceleration.
Kinetic Energy
Energy of motion.
Momentum
Mass × velocity.
Work
Force × displacement × cos(angle).
Variables
| Symbol | Description | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Force | N | |
| Mass | kg | |
| Acceleration | m/s² | |
| Velocity | m/s | |
| Kinetic energy | J |
Important Definitions
- Work: The result of a force acting over some distance. Quantified in joules (J = Nm) or foot-pounds (ft·lbf).
- Torque: A rotating force produced by a motor’s crankshaft. A vector quantity acting in a rotational direction, commonly quantified in newton-metres (Nm) or pound-feet (lbf·ft).
- Power: The rate at which work is accomplished—work done per unit of time. Quantified in watts (W = J/s) or horsepower (hp).
Power-Torque Relationships
The mechanical power of a rotating body can be calculated from torque and angular velocity:
where:
- = power (W)
- = torque (Nm)
- = angular velocity (rad/s)
- = rotational speed (revolutions per second, 1/s)
- = rotational speed (revolutions per minute, rpm)
Note: An object (like an electric motor) can have an active torque without rotation, but without rotation (), no power is produced.
Imperial Unit Form
where:
- = power (hp)
- = torque (lbf·ft)
Example: Torque from a Rotating Motor
An electric motor runs at 3600 rpm with a measured power consumption of 2000 W. The torque created by the motor (without losses) can be calculated by rearranging the power equation:
Torque and Angular Acceleration
The torque required to angularly accelerate a body is related to its moment of inertia and angular acceleration:
where:
- = moment of inertia (kg·m² or lbf·ft·s²)
- = angular acceleration (rad/s²)