plane angle · International · Modern
Non-SI unit accepted for use with the SI; 1° = π/180 rad.
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plane angle · International · Modern
radian
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Definition
Radian is the coherent SI unit of plane angle.
History & use
Used throughout mathematics, physics, and engineering.
Modern use
Still in current use in International. Beyond that, modern use is context-dependent and varies by region and measurement system.
Did you know?
A full turn is 2π rad.
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