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The formula for calculating the force required to move an object (ignoring friction, etc.) up an inclined plane is:
F = Mgsinθ
Where:
F = force (N)
Mg = gravity (9.81m/s²)
θ = angle of inclination (degrees out of 360, or radians?)
The question I have is: what is used to describe the angle of the inclined plane? The SI unit for angles is the radian, but I get the impression that degrees out of 360 are used in the equation above?
I tried to find an example calculation, but I failed to do so. If anyone knows whether radians are used or degrees, please let me know!
F = Mgsinθ
Where:
F = force (N)
Mg = gravity (9.81m/s²)
θ = angle of inclination (degrees out of 360, or radians?)
The question I have is: what is used to describe the angle of the inclined plane? The SI unit for angles is the radian, but I get the impression that degrees out of 360 are used in the equation above?
I tried to find an example calculation, but I failed to do so. If anyone knows whether radians are used or degrees, please let me know!