Radian
Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008287
The standard unit of angular measure, based on the radius of a circle. One radian is the angle created at the center of a circle by an arc whose length is equal to the circle's radius. A full circle contains 2π radians, which is equivalent to 360 degrees.
| Identifier | MLC-T-MET-008287 |
|---|---|
| Field | Meteorology and atmospheric science |
| See also | Degree |
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