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Definition: This calculator computes trigonometric values (sine and cosine) and solves right triangle dimensions based on given sides and angles.
Purpose: It helps students, engineers, and professionals quickly solve right triangle problems using trigonometric functions.
The calculator uses the fundamental trigonometric formulas:
Where:
Explanation: The calculator can determine missing sides or angles when given partial information about a right triangle.
Details: Accurate trigonometric calculations are essential in fields like engineering, architecture, physics, and navigation.
Tips: Enter any two sides or one side and the angle. The calculator will compute the missing values. All sides are in meters and angles in degrees.
Q1: What's the range for the angle input?
A: The angle must be between 0 and 90 degrees (exclusive) for a right triangle.
Q2: How precise are the calculations?
A: Results are shown with 6 decimal places for trigonometric values and 2 decimal places for angles.
Q3: What if I only know two sides?
A: The calculator can determine the third side using the Pythagorean theorem and then calculate the angles.
Q4: Can this calculator work for non-right triangles?
A: No, this calculator is specifically designed for right triangles.
Q5: Why are my sin and cos values between 0 and 1?
A: For right triangles, these ratios are always between 0 and 1 because the hypotenuse is always the longest side.