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Degree

Degree
gives the number of radians in one degree. It has a numerical value of .
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  • You can multiply by Degree to convert from degrees to radians, so that represents 30°.
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Basic Examples   (3)
Use in arguments of trigonometric functions:
Evaluate to any precision:
Degree can be entered as Esc deg Esc:
Use in arguments of trigonometric functions:
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Degree can be entered as Esc deg Esc:
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Scope   (1)
Do an exact numerical computation:
Applications   (1)
Plot a triangle with angles specified in degrees:
Properties & Relations   (3)
Evaluate symbolic relations involving Degree:
Use FullSimplify to simplify expressions containing Degree:
Degree is not an algebraic number:
Possible Issues   (1)
Degree is typically not generated as output:
FullSimplify does not transform expressions to Degree:
Neat Examples   (1)
Form degree graphics of various degrees of complexity:
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