calculus-radians or degrees

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From: Writers Network
Date: Wed, 08 Nov 1995 00:00

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Hi! This is my first time using the net and I have a question.  I was wondering why problems in 
calculus involving trigonometry must use radian measure instead of degree measure.  Why is this 
the case?
Thanks, Annette (Holy Heart of Mary - St John's, Nfld. Canada)

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