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ChatGPT said: The A2 Physics Summary is a concise revision booklet that condenses the complete A2-level Physics syllabus into short, bullet-style notes for quick memorization and last-minute review. It covers all major topics such as Circular Motion, Gravitation, Simple Harmonic Motion, Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction, Alternating Currents, Quantum Physics, Nuclear Physics, Medical Physics, and Cosmology.

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CIRCULAR MEASURE
Linear Displacement Displacement in a straight line
Linear velocity Rate of change of angular displacement
Angular Displacement Anglesubtended at the centre when an object movesfrom
position A to position B on a circular track
Angular velocity Rate of change of angular displacement W O t
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v rW s linear velocity radius x angular velocity
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