2006-09-30 07:54:54 · 8 answers · asked by teddybears 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Trigonometric functions have no dimensions. They are pure numeric functions.
By convention, trigonometric angles are in radians which are also pure numbers. Trigonometric functions may also be stated in degrees or mils, which are just other measures of angle. A radian is equal to pi/180 degrees or pi/200 mils.
2006-09-30 07:56:34 · answer #1 · answered by Deep Thought 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is no unit. Since it is actually a ratio of two triangle sides the units cancel out. It is just a number.
2006-09-30 07:57:20 · answer #2 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No units because ratios are scalars.
2006-09-30 08:14:36 · answer #3 · answered by bruinfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have no unit coz they are ratio of two sides
i hope so
2006-09-30 08:02:06 · answer #4 · answered by helper 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no units. they are ratios.
2006-09-30 07:58:37 · answer #5 · answered by venkatarama s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe they are in "radians."
2006-09-30 07:57:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yup... unitless... they are ratios
2006-09-30 08:01:29 · answer #7 · answered by fleisch 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no units...........................................................................
only ratios.......................................................................
2006-09-30 08:10:43 · answer #8 · answered by Yuriy Black 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋