The angle of $1^{\prime}$ (minute of arc) in radian is nearly equal to

  • A
    $1.75 \times 10^{-2} \; rad$
  • B
    $2.91 \times 10^{-4} \; rad$
  • C
    $4.85 \times 10^{-4} \; rad$
  • D
    $4.80 \times 10^{-6} \; rad$

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