๐ŸŽกap physics 1 review

Degrees

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Degrees are units used to measure angles. One complete circle consists of 360 degrees, and smaller angles are measured as fractions or multiples thereof.