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arcsecond

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ID 574082 Last modified 06.09.2026
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Domain metrologyunits of measurement
sekund preferred
kaaresekund variant
second preferred
arcsecond
angular second
second of arc variant
  • tasanurga SI väline ühik
  • non-SI unit for plane angle
sekund preferred
Usage examples
  • Sekund ehk kaaresekund on nurgaühik, mis on kasutusel väga väikeste nurkade mõõtmiseks. Sekund on võrdne 1/60 nurgaminutiga ehk 1/3 600 nurgakraadiga.
Good to know
  • Tasanurga ühik sekund on SI väline ühik, mis on kasutatav koos SI ühikutega.
kaaresekund variant
second preferred
Usage examples
  • A second (also called an arcsecond) is a tiny unit used to measure very small angles. It is equal to 1/60 of an minute, or 1/3 600 of a single degree.
Good to know
  • The second is the non-SI unit accepted for use with the SI
arcsecond
angular second
second of arc variant

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