(eli5) whats the difference in radians and degrees (pls give real life examples)

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(eli5) whats the difference in radians and degrees (pls give real life examples)

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Degrees measure the angle of an object in relation to another object, for example, a level. Radians measure angle of an object based on the arc lenght travelled by the angle. 1 radian is equal to the circle radius.