(Encyclopedia) Trigonometric Functions
Function (abbreviation)
Definition
Formula
sine (sin)
opposite / hypotenuse
sin A = a&fbar;c
cosine (cos)
adjacent / hypotenuse
cos A = b&fbar;c…
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