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Hello I am new here and I just need to know for my math homework what are some occupations that require using Sine and Cosine on a daily basis. Any help would be appreciated.
 
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Engineers (and, possibly, Sinologists..:wink:)
 
Is a mathematician too obvious of a choice?

What about surveyors? The guys who set up those little telescopes and wear orange vests and take lots of notes. Lots of geometry involved there.
 
arildno said:
(and, possibly, Sinologists..:wink:)

Oh, that's just terrible! :-p

Yes, definitely engineers and mathematicians. Add to that machinists, carpenters, physicsists, and surveyors.
 
Thank you all for your help.
 
I know a guy who was a tool and die maker and he informed me he was knowledgeable in sins and cosins.
 

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