Convert an angle from degrees minutes and seconds to radian form

The video tutorial explains how to convert time in minutes and seconds into decimal form and then convert degrees into radians. It begins with a discussion on the inconvenience of using minutes and seconds in calculations and the need to convert them into decimal form. The tutorial then demonstrates the calculation process, resulting in a decimal value. Following this, the video covers the conversion of degrees to radians, explaining the use of π/180 in the conversion formula. The tutorial concludes with a practical example, providing a rounded radian value.

What is the first step in converting minutes and seconds into a decimal form?

• Multiply minutes by 60 and seconds by 3600

• Subtract seconds from minutes

• Divide minutes by 60 and seconds by 3600

• Add minutes and seconds together

Why is it important to convert degrees into radians using π/180?

• Because it is a standard mathematical practice

• Because it ensures the units cancel out correctly

• Because radians are always larger than degrees

• Because it simplifies the calculation

What is the correct conversion factor to use when converting degrees to radians?

• 360/π

• π/180

• π/360

• 180/π

After converting to decimal, what is the next step to find the radian value?

• Multiply by 180

• Add π to the decimal

• Divide by π

• Multiply by π and divide by 180

What is the final radian value obtained from the conversion process?

• 1.31 radians

• 75.322 radians

• 180 radians

• 7.2 radians