Maths Skills Flashcards
1
Q
What two units can angles be measured in?
A
degrees
radians
2
Q
How can you convert from degrees to radians?
A
multiply by π/180
3
Q
How can you convert from radians to degrees?
A
multiply by 180/π
4
Q
What is 360° in radians?
A
2π radians
5
Q
What is the definition of a radian?
A
1 radian is the angle at which the arc length is equal to the radius
6
Q
Why are diagonal forces resolved into horizontal and vertical components?
A
this is because they never interact with each other