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Re: Converting Radians into Degrees into Mathematica 6.01

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  • Subject: [mg85133] Re: Converting Radians into Degrees into Mathematica 6.01
  • From: dh <dh at metrohm.ch>
  • Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2008 06:00:08 -0500 (EST)
  • References: <fne3gl$65c$1@smc.vnet.net>


Hi Lea,

it looks like there is a bug in Convert.

However, there is an easy way out. Degree is defined to be the number of 

radians in one degree. Therefore, to change from 0.3 Radians to Degree 

you would say: 0.3 / Degree

hope this helps, Daniel





Lea Rebanks wrote:





> Dear All,

> 

> I trying to Convert Radians into Degrees .

> I really want the output value in unit degrees for further calculations.

> 

> I have tried this with no luck

> 

> Convert[0.36*Radian, Degree]

> 

> UnitsWrapper[20.626480624709636*Degree]

> 

> 

> I looked on the Math Group Archive & came across various Units Package, but

> still can not get it to work.

> 

> 

> Any help or advice gratefully received.

> 

> Best Regards - Lea Rebanks...

> 

> 

> 




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