How Do You Calculate the Angle for Skiing Down an Incline?

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To calculate the angle for skiing down an incline, the inverse sine function is used, specifically theta = sin^-1(0.204). A common issue arises when calculators are set to radians instead of degrees, leading to incorrect results. When set to degrees, the correct calculation yields an angle of 11.8 degrees. Users should ensure their calculators are configured properly to avoid confusion. Proper settings are crucial for accurate trigonometric calculations in skiing scenarios.
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i have a question that pertains to skiing down an incline...i can do everything for it, but i have no idea how to get 11.8 degrees from: theta=sin^-1 (0.204) though. how would i know that 11.8 is the answer?
 
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Do you have a calculator which can calculate the inverse sine?

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yea but when i do the inverse sin of .204 on my calculator i get .20544. i am not using it right?
 
elizabethR said:
yea but when i do the inverse sin of .204 on my calculator i get .20544. i am not using it right?
make sure ur calculator is set to degree not radians or gradients
 
ur calculator is in radians...change it to degrees and you should get ur expected answer
 
oh my gosh thank ya'll sooo much! i have been trying to figure that out for the longest time. i am so absent minded sometimes :)
 
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