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Rotation Operator


The rotation operator can be derived from examining an infinitesimal rotation

 (d/(dt))_(space)=(d/(dt))_(body)+omegax,

where d/dt is the time derivative, omega is the angular velocity, and x is the cross product operator.


See also

Acceleration, Angular Acceleration, Infinitesimal Rotation

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Weisstein, Eric W. "Rotation Operator." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/RotationOperator.html

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