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minute
(redirected from minute of arc)

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minute
1. a period of time equal to 60 seconds; one sixtieth of an hour
2. a unit of angular measure equal to one sixtieth of a degree.

minute [′min·ət]
(mathematics)
A unit of measurement of angle that is equal to ¹⁄₆₀ of a degree. Symbolized ′. Also known as arcmin.
(mechanics)
A unit of time, equal to 60 seconds.

minute
One division of a module, 3.


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A nautical mile is equal to one minute of arc of latitude along any meridian.
I had initially cherished to build a post and beam barn, but chickened out at the last minute of arc.
If we convert the wavelength of 2000 metres to a minute of arc, or nautical mile equivalent on the earth''s surface the result is 1.
 
 
 
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