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PHY 101 Rotational Motion Objective Question

Question

The radian measure of an angle is defined as the ratio of which two quantities?
Options
A Radius to diameter
B Arc length to radius
Correct Answer
C Circumference to radius
D Radius to arc length
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

By definition, the angle in radians, θ, is given by the formula θ = s/r, where s is the arc length along a circle and r is the radius of that circle. It is the ratio of arc length to radius.

Hint

Consider the relationship between the length of a circular arc and the radius of the circle that defines the angle.

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