Difference between revisions of "Trigonometry"
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| − | Trigonometry is the study of angles | + | Trigonometry is the study of angles and [[triangle]]s, relying heavily on three basic functions: sine, cosine and tangent. These functions are abbreviated as "sin", "cos" and "tan". |
These functions are defined by reference to a "right triangle," which is a triangle in which one angle is 90 degrees. | These functions are defined by reference to a "right triangle," which is a triangle in which one angle is 90 degrees. | ||
Revision as of 16:27, April 18, 2007
Trigonometry is the study of angles and triangles, relying heavily on three basic functions: sine, cosine and tangent. These functions are abbreviated as "sin", "cos" and "tan".
These functions are defined by reference to a "right triangle," which is a triangle in which one angle is 90 degrees.