2006-07-29 06:23:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
They stand for: sine, cosine, and tangent and are functions of trigonometry. Their definitions can be found in any good dictionary, but there is no substitute for seeing how they are used in mathematical problems. If you really are interested, I would go to my nearest school, even elementary or junior high and ask the math teacher after school is out for the day to actually show you on the blackboard. He/She would be tickled to help out!
2006-07-29 06:40:30 · answer #1 · answered by JOSEPH O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a right-angled triangle, if we chose any angle other than the right-angle itself:-
Tan (Tangent) is the opposite side from angle divided by the adjacent side (not the longest side).
Sin (Sine) is the opposite side from angle divided by the hypotenuse (longest side).
Cos (Cosine) is the adjacent side divided by the hypotenuse.
2006-07-29 06:48:16 · answer #2 · answered by brainyandy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sin = opposite side/hypotenuse, cos=adjacent side/hypotenuse, tan=opposite side/adjacent side. They r the measurements of angles
2006-07-29 19:56:59 · answer #3 · answered by Rose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They represent the various ratios constructed using the sides of a triangle.
2006-07-29 06:45:49 · answer #4 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sine, cosine, and tangent of angles.
2006-07-29 06:27:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋