Why is the radian considered a dimensionless quantity?

Correct answer B. It is the ratio of two lengths, arc length to radius

Explanation

θ = s/r divides one length by another, so the units cancel. The radian is therefore dimensionless, though it is kept as a unit for clarity.

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