Question 1

What is an arcminute?

Accepted Answer

An arcminute is 1/60 of a degree, written as '. It's used in astronomy and navigation.

Question 2

How do I convert degrees to arcminutes?

Accepted Answer

Multiply by 60. For example, 1.5° = 90 arcminutes.

Question 3

What's the difference between degrees and radians?

Accepted Answer

Degrees divide a circle into 360 parts (historical, from Babylonians). Radians use the mathematical relationship where 2π radians = 360°, making calculus simpler.

Question 4

When should I use radians vs degrees?

Accepted Answer

Use degrees for everyday angles and navigation. Use radians for mathematics, physics, and programming where trigonometric functions expect radian input.

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