The discussion clarifies the use of the constant 3.14 for Pi in the formula T = 2(pi) / w, where T represents the period and w is the angular frequency in radians per second. It emphasizes that Pi is inherently a radian measure, and thus using 3.14 is appropriate for calculations involving angular motion. The confusion arises from the misconception that Pi should be converted to degrees, which is incorrect in this context. The conclusion is that Pi in radians is correctly represented as 3.14 in the formula.
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Darth Frodo said:When I'm using formulas such as T = 2(pi) / w I thought Pi should be in Radians as w is in rad/sec yet when I look at an example it uses 3.14. Why is it 3.14 instead of 180?