Math Definitions - Letter C
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Cotangent
Definition of Cotangent
Cotangent is one of the trigonometric ratios. It is the reciprocal of the tangent of the angle.
You can find the cotangent of an angle in a right angled triangle as follows:
Divide the length of the side of the triangle adjacent to the angle by the length of the side that is opposite the angle.
We use \(\cot \theta\) as short hand for the cotangent of the angle \(\theta\).
So, the formula is:
Description
The aim of this dictionary is to provide definitions to common mathematical terms. Students learn a new math skill every week at school, sometimes just before they start a new skill, if they want to look at what a specific term means, this is where this dictionary will become handy and a go-to guide for a student.
Audience
Year 1 to Year 12 students
Learning Objectives
Learn common math terms starting with letter C
Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 6th Feb 2018
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