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<node3d>.getAngularVelocity

Get the angular velocity of the node

<node3d>.getAngularVelocity(  
mode = viz.ABS_GLOBAL  
)  
mode = viz.ABS_GLOBAL
If viz.ABS_GLOBAL, the velocity will be specified in global coordinates. Otherwise the velocity will be specified in the objects local coordinate frame.

Remarks

Angular velocity is the rate at which a node's orientation changes and is created by torque.

Return Value

The angular velocity.

See also

<node3d>.applyForce
<node3d>.applyTorque
<node3d>.getVelocity
<node3d>.setAngularVelocity
<node3d>.setVelocity