About Minutes
A degree is divided into 60 minutes, with each minute further divided into 60 seconds. Minutes of angular degrees are denoted by the symbol ' (prime). This unit is commonly used in fields such as astronomy and navigation, where precise measurements of angles are crucial. For example, when determining the position of celestial objects, astronomers often use minutes of angular degrees to specify the object's coordinates.
About Centiradians
Centiradians, also known as centesimal radians or centrad, are a unit of angular measurement commonly used in trigonometry and geometry. The centiradian is derived from the radian, which is the standard unit for measuring angles in the International System of Units (SI). While a radian is defined as the angle subtended at the center of a circle by an arc equal in length to the radius of the circle, a centiradian is one-hundredth of a radian.
The use of centiradians can be particularly useful when working with small angles or when precise measurements are required. Since there are 100 centiradians in a radian, it allows for finer divisions and more accurate calculations. For example, when measuring the angles of very small objects or when dealing with intricate geometric shapes, using centiradians can provide a more precise representation of the angles involved. Additionally, centiradians are often used in scientific and engineering fields where precise measurements are crucial, such as in optics, astronomy, and surveying.