What is difference between radian and angle
149 Views|Posted 2011-04-27 13:09:07
Asked by Suraj
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Answered by
2011-04-27 16:38:21
Radians are measured in terms of pi. Pi = 3.14 (or 180 degrees), so 1 degree = Pi/180 or 0.017 radians. To convert from radians to degrees divide by pi and multiply by 180. For example, 4.71 radians (3Pi/2 in terms of Pi) would be 270 degrees.

Answered by
2011-04-27 14:31:48
Both degrees and radians are types of angular measurements, but radian measurements are not used as widely as degree measurements. Radians and degrees are used to define and identify the extent of angles and circles. They help us determine other measurements involving circles and spheres, such as ar

Answered by
2011-04-27 13:49:46
radian is the unit for angular measurement.

Answered by
2011-04-27 16:35:54
Hi Suraj,
Radian is one of the term used for angular measurement of circles and angles... but mostly it is the degrees that are used for the purpose of these measurements.
All the Best!
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