The function is evaluated on a calculator in radian mode

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Problem

The function s(θ)=θsin⁡θs(\theta)=\theta\sin \theta is evaluated on a calculator in radian mode, producing s′(1)≈1.301s'(1)\approx1.301. State one reason why this derivative estimate would be different if the calculator were in degree mode instead of radian mode.

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