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Periodic Functions Why are there 360° in a circle? What is the most "natural" way to measure angles? Circles by flickr user tydan

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Introduction to periodic functions. Measuring angles with radians. Converting degrees and radians.

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Periodic Functions

Why are there 360° in a circle?What is the most "natural" way to measure

angles?

Circles by flickr user tydan

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How do we convert between radians and degrees?

D is an angle in degreesR is an angle in radians

Find 30° in radians ... Find 20° in radians ...Examples:

θ is called "theta"

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Find 250° in radians ... Find in degrees ...

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Find -18° in radians ... Find in degrees ...

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Find in degrees ...

COTERMINAL ANGLES

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What does periodic mean?

Clock photo source

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Convert the following to radian. Write your answers using π and in decimal form to two decimal places.

105° -11° 450°

HOMEWORK

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Convert the following to degrees. Write your answers rounded to the nearest degree.

7π 6

3.52 -2HOMEWORK