Sine Definition

\sin\theta = \frac{opposite}{hypotenuse}

Description

Basic sine ratio in a right triangle.

Variables

Symbol	Meaning
`θ`	Angle
`opposite`	Side opposite to angle
`hypotenuse`	Longest side

Example

Problem

Find sin(30°)

Solution

sin(30°) = 0.5

Real-World Applications

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