In the small angle approximation,the angle must be measured in
A)radians.
B)degrees.
C)revolutions.
D)gradians.

Name: In the small angle approximation,the angle must be measured in A)radians. B)degrees. C)revolutions. D)gradians.
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The small angle approximation is based on the assumption that the angle is small enough that its sine and tangent are approximately equal to the angle itself (in radians). Therefore, the angle must be measured in radians for the small angle approximation to be valid.

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