In a right triangle, the radius of a circle is cm and the measure of the central angle is . What is the approximate length of minor arc ? Round to the nearest tenth of a centimeter.
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- 0. Review of College Algebra4h 43m
- 1. Measuring Angles40m
- 2. Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles2h 5m
- 3. Unit Circle1h 19m
- 4. Graphing Trigonometric Functions1h 19m
- 5. Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Basic Trigonometric Equations1h 41m
- 6. Trigonometric Identities and More Equations2h 34m
- 7. Non-Right Triangles1h 38m
- 8. Vectors2h 25m
- 9. Polar Equations2h 5m
- 10. Parametric Equations1h 6m
- 11. Graphing Complex Numbers1h 7m
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2. Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles
Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles
Multiple Choice
Given a right triangle with sides , , and hypotenuse , and angle opposite side , which of the following correctly expresses in terms of the triangle's sides?
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Recall the definition of sine in a right triangle: \(\sin(\theta) = \frac{\text{opposite side}}{\text{hypotenuse}}\).
Identify the side opposite to angle \(\theta\). According to the problem, side \(a\) is opposite to angle \(\theta\).
Identify the hypotenuse of the triangle, which is the longest side and is given as \(c\).
Substitute these sides into the sine definition: \(\sin(\theta) = \frac{a}{c}\).
Therefore, the correct expression for \(\sin(\theta)\) in terms of the triangle's sides is \(\sin(\theta) = \frac{a}{c}\).
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