Solved Example Problems for Degrees and Radians

Solved Example Problems for Degrees and Radians

Example 2.39

Calculate the angle θ subtended by the two adjacent wooden spokes of a bullock cart wheel is shown in the figure. Express the angle in both radian and degree.

Solution

The full wheel subtends 2π radians at the center of the wheel. The wheel is divided into 12 parts (arcs).

The angle subtended by two adjacent wooden spokes is 30 degree at the center.