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Second ["]


The second of arc, symbolized as ", is a unit of angular measurement.



  • Definition:

    One second is equal to 1/60th of a minute or 1/3600th of a degree.



  • Relation to other units:



1=60(minutes)and1=60(seconds)1^\circ = 60' \quad (\text{minutes}) \quad \text{and} \quad 1' = 60'' \quad (\text{seconds})

So,


1=36001^\circ = 3600''

  • Usage:



  • Used for very precise angular measurements in astronomy, cartography, and geodesy.



  • Essential for pinpointing locations in geographic coordinate systems.



  • Summary:

    The second is the smallest common unit of angular measurement, allowing for fine precision in angles.



Radian [rad]


A radian is the standard SI unit for measuring angles based on the radius of a circle.



  • Definition:

    One radian is the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc whose length is equal to the radius of the circle.



  • Relation to degrees:



1 radian=180π57.29581 \text{ radian} = \frac{180}{\pi} \approx 57.2958^\circ
360=2π radians360^\circ = 2\pi \text{ radians}

  • Usage:



  • Commonly used in mathematics, physics, and engineering for angular measurements.



  • Preferred in calculus and trigonometry because it simplifies many formulas.



  • Summary:

    The radian measures angles naturally in terms of circle geometry and is the standard unit for angles in the International System of Units (SI).




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