Math Definitions - Letter S
Chapters
Sine
Definition of Sine
Sine is one of the trigonometric ratios. You can find the sine of an angle in a right angled triangle as follows:
Divide the length of the side opposite the angle by the length of the hypotenuse (longest side of the triangle).
We use \(\sin \theta\) as short hand for the sine 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 S
Author: Subject Coach
Added on: 5th Feb 2018
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