What are the differences between Plane angle and solid angle? – InterviewSolution

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What are the differences between Plane angle and solid angle?

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Difference between Plane Angle and Solid Angle:

Plane Angle:

Angle between the intersection of two lines or planes.
It is two dimensional
Unit is radian.

Solid Angle:

Angle between the intersection of three or more planes at a common point.
It is three dimensional.
Unit is steradian.

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