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@WassimBerbar said in #21:
> Very simple: https://i.imgur.com/7D55ow3.jpg
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Sin, cos, and tan are three fundamental trigonometric functions that are used extensively in mathematics and science. These functions are based on the ratios of sides in a right-angled triangle and are essential tools for solving problems in fields such as geometry, physics, and engineering. In this article, we will discuss the definitions, properties, and applications of sin, cos, and tan.

Sin, which stands for the sine function, is defined as the ratio of the length of the side opposite an angle in a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse. It is denoted by sin(θ), where θ is the angle in question. The sine function has a range of values between -1 and 1.

Cos, which stands for the cosine function, is defined as the ratio of the length of the adjacent side to the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle. It is denoted by cos(θ). The cosine function also has a range of values between -1 and 1.

Tan, which stands for the tangent function, is defined as the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the adjacent side in a right triangle. It is denoted by tan(θ). The tangent function has no upper or lower bounds and can take any real value.

The sine, cosine, and tangent functions are intimately related and are used in conjunction with each other to solve a variety of problems. For example, if you know the length of two sides of a right triangle, you can use the Pythagorean theorem to find the length of the third side. Once you have all three sides, you can use the sine, cosine, and tangent functions to find the measures of all three angles.

Another application of these functions is in the study of periodic phenomena, such as waves and oscillations. The sine function, in particular, is used to model simple harmonic motion, which is the motion of an object back and forth in a straight line with a constant frequency.

The cosine function is also used to model periodic phenomena, but it is often used to describe phase shifts between two waves. When two waves are out of phase, meaning they are not perfectly aligned, the cosine function can be used to determine the degree of alignment.

The tangent function is used in a variety of applications, including in the fields of engineering, physics, and surveying. In engineering, it is used to calculate the slope of a ramp or a road, while in surveying, it is used to calculate the height of a building or the distance between two points.

One interesting property of the sine, cosine, and tangent functions is that they are periodic, meaning they repeat the same values over and over again. The period of a function is the length of one complete cycle of its values, and for the sine and cosine functions, the period is 2π, while for the tangent function, it is π.

The inverse sine, cosine, and tangent functions are also important tools in mathematics. These functions are used to find the angle that corresponds to a specific value of the sine, cosine, or tangent function. For example, if you know that sin(θ) = 0.5, you can use the inverse sine function to find the angle θ that corresponds to that value.

In addition to their mathematical applications, the sine, cosine, and tangent functions are also used in computer graphics and animation. These functions are used to create smooth and natural-looking animations, such as the movement of objects in a video game or the motion of characters in an animated movie.

Overall, sin, cos, and tan are essential functions in mathematics and science, with a variety of applications in fields ranging from engineering and physics to computer graphics and animation. By understanding these functions and their properties, you can better understand the world around you and solve a variety of problems with ease.

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@spinofan7 said in #24:
> I'm under 13 and knowtrigonometryy

Hopefully what you lack in spelling you make up for in math.
@PangBrownBear said in #1:
> Anyone learned trigonometry who is under 13?
i am not under 13, but yeah, i learned it this year.
The hypotenuse IS a "side opposite an angle in a right triangle." Indeed, the hypotenuse is opposite to the right angle itself.

So perhaps it's better to say the sine is the ratio of (i) the length of the side opposite to the angle whose sine is being sought to (ii) the hypotenuse of the same right triangle which includes that opposite side.

Math is SO hard to describe with precision. Yet another reason to love it.

A hypotenuse and a hippopotamus. Both such lovely things.
@MIHIR_KATTI said in #19:
> but we could do y = cosh(x) + m whereas m is the y intercept. The variable m proves that the function does not have to intercept at 0.

Yes, we could add m. The y-intercept would then be m + 1.
cosh(x) crosses the y-axis at (x, y) = (0, 1) from the get go:

y = cosh(x) = (e^x + e^(-x))/2 so plugging in x = 0 and e^0 = 1 yields
y(0) = cosh(0) = (1 + 1/1)/2 = 2/2 = 1

Adding a variable m only shifts the function up or down (depending on the sign of m) but doesn't change the shape into a parabola. Adding m only changes the constant term in the resulting function's Taylor series, it doesn't get rid of any higher order terms.
@Thalassokrator said in #29:
> Yes, we could add m. The y-intercept would then be m + 1.
> cosh(x) crosses the y-axis at (x, y) = (0, 1) from the get go:
>
> y = cosh(x) = (e^x + e^(-x))/2 so plugging in x = 0 and e^0 = 1 yields
> y(0) = cosh(0) = (1 + 1/1)/2 = 2/2 = 1
>
> Adding a variable m only shifts the function up or down (depending on the sign of m) but doesn't change the shape into a parabola. Adding m only changes the constant term in the resulting function's Taylor series, it doesn't get rid of any higher order terms.
Ye that is true.