Trigonometry

Sine Calculator

Calculate the sine of an angle in degrees or radians.

sin(θ) =

0.5

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📘 Definition

In a right triangle, sine is defined as:

sin(θ) = opposite / hypotenuse

On the unit circle, sin(θ) is the y-coordinate of the point at angle θ.

🎓 Key Values

  • sin(0°) = 0
  • sin(30°) = 1/2
  • sin(45°) = √2/2 ≈ 0.707
  • sin(60°) = √3/2 ≈ 0.866
  • sin(90°) = 1
  • sin(180°) = 0
  • sin(270°) = -1

💡 Properties

  • Periodic: sin(θ + 360°) = sin(θ)
  • Odd Function: sin(-θ) = -sin(θ)
  • Range: -1 ≤ sin(θ) ≤ 1
  • Derivative: d/dθ[sin(θ)] = cos(θ)

🚀 Applications

  • Wave Motion: Sound, light, and water waves
  • Oscillations: Pendulums and springs
  • AC Circuits: Alternating current and voltage
  • Navigation: GPS and surveying
  • Engineering: Structural analysis and mechanics

⚡ Pythagorean Identity

sin²(θ) + cos²(θ) = 1

This fundamental identity connects sine and cosine and is derived from the Pythagorean theorem.

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