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Vocabulary Term Details

degree of arc

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Degree_of_arc)

A degree is a measurement of plane angle, representing 1/360 of a full rotation; one degree is equivalent to p/180 radians. It is not an SI unit, as the SI unit for angles is radian, but it is mentioned in the SI brochure as an accepted unit

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
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Units of angle
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This term is used for the following terms: 
Arc degree
arcdegree
Degree (angle)

Approved Date
17-Aug-2013

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