Converting Degrees to Radians

The video tutorial explains how to convert degrees, minutes, and seconds into decimal form and then convert that decimal into radians. It begins with an introduction to the concept of decimal conversion, followed by a detailed calculation process. The tutorial then explains the conversion of decimal degrees to radians, emphasizing the use of pi over 180. The video concludes with the final calculation and a summary of the conversion process.

Why is it often preferable to convert minutes and seconds to decimal form when calculating?

• It is a requirement for all calculations.

• It is more accurate.

• It is easier to understand.

• It simplifies the calculation process.

How do you convert 19 minutes to decimal degrees?

• 19 / 60

• 19 / 3600

• 19 * 60

• 19 * 3600

What is the decimal degree equivalent of 20 seconds?

• 20 * 60

• 20 / 60

• 20 * 3600

• 20 / 3600

What is the first step in converting degrees, minutes, and seconds to decimal degrees?

• Convert minutes and seconds to decimal form.

• Multiply degrees by 60.

• Divide degrees by 60.

• Add all values together.

What is the decimal degree value of 75.322?

• 75.3

• 75.32

• 75.33

• 75.322

What is the purpose of converting decimal degrees to radians?

• To use in trigonometric functions.

• To simplify calculations.

• To make it easier to understand.

• To convert to a different unit.

What is the formula to convert degrees to radians?

• Divide by 180 over pi.

• Divide by pi over 180.

• Multiply by 180 over pi.

• Multiply by pi over 180.

Why is pi over 180 used instead of 180 over pi?

• To convert to a smaller unit.

• To cancel out the degree symbol.

• To make calculations easier.

• To increase accuracy.

What happens to the degree symbol when converting to radians?

• It is multiplied.

• It is divided.

• It remains unchanged.

• It is canceled out.

What is the radian value of 75.322 degrees?

• 1.31 radians

• 1.32 radians

• 1.30 radians

• 1.33 radians