170° is equal to                                   rad.Group of answer choices2.97 rad5.93 rad534 rad9740 rad

1. Break Down the Problem

To convert degrees to radians, use the conversion factor where $\pi$ radians is equal to $180^\circ$.

2. Relevant Concepts

The formula to convert degrees to radians is given by: $\text{radians} = \text{degrees} \times \left( \frac{\pi \, \text{radians}}{180^\circ} \right)$

3. Analysis and Detail

Applying the conversion method: $\text{radians} = 170^\circ \times \left( \frac{\pi}{180} \right)$ Calculating the radians: $\text{radians} = 170 \times \left( \frac{3.14159}{180} \right) \approx 2.96706$

4. Verify and Summarize

Upon verification, $2.96706$ rounds to $2.97 \, \text{rad}$. This matches one of the provided options.

Final Answer

Therefore, $170^\circ$ is approximately equal to $2.97 \, \text{rad}$.