MHB Determine the approximate values of sinθ and cosθ from the diagram below

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To determine the approximate values of sinθ and cosθ from the diagram, one must recognize that if the points are on the unit circle centered at the origin, then x equals cos(θ) and y equals sin(θ). The specific values depend on the angle θ, which is not indicated in the diagram. A suggestion is made that θ could relate to the angle of symmetry in the letter "o" of the Google logo. Without a clear indication of θ, precise values cannot be established. Understanding the relationship between the angle and the unit circle is essential for accurate calculations.
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Re: Determine the approximate values of sinθ and cosθ from the digram below

If your points are on the unit circle centred at the origin, then [math]\displaystyle \begin{align*} x = \cos{(\theta)} \end{align*}[/math] and [math]\displaystyle \begin{align*} y = \sin{(\theta)} \end{align*}[/math].
 
SarahJeen said:
Determine the approximate values of sinθ and cosθ from the diagram below
This, of course, depends on what $\theta$ is since it is not marked on the diagram. Maybe it's the angle made by the axis of symmetry of the letter "o" in the Google logo (which is typeset in the Catull font). (Smile)

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