Explain why angular displacement must be expressed in radians (rather than degrees or…

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems · Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems

Problem

Explain why angular displacement must be expressed in radians (rather than degrees or revolutions) when you calculate the work done by a constant torque.

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