Is Radians Dimensionless in Scientific Measurements?

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The discussion revolves around the dimensionality of radians in the context of scientific measurements, particularly in relation to the concept of radius as a measure of length.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants explore the relationship between radius and dimensionality, questioning whether radius being a measure of length implies that radians are also dimensional.

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Some participants have provided clarifications regarding the nature of radians, suggesting they are dimensionless, while others are reflecting on their initial assumptions about radius and dimensionality.

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There appears to be some confusion between the concepts of radius and radians, with participants acknowledging the distinction between the two.

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I'm inclined to believe that radius is a measure of length, so doesn't that mean it's dimensional?

I am probably wrong...

thanks
 
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SI unit of length is meter, and yes, radius is a length, is defined as the line segment trough the center to any point of the circunference
 
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.NoStyle said:
I'm inclined to believe that radius is a measure of length, so doesn't that mean it's dimensional?

I am probably wrong...

thanks

I think you're thinking of radians which in fact are dimensionless.
 
calef said:
I think you're thinking of radians which in fact are dimensionless.


shoot you're right, radians, not radius. Thanks you're right.
 

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