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Adjacent Side
The leg of a right triangle that is not opposite a given angle.
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Angle of Depression
The positive acute angle formed by a horizontal surface and a vector extending below it.
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Angle of Elevation
The positive acute angle formed by a horizontal surface and a vector extending above it.
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Hypotenuse
The side of a right triangle opposite the right angle.
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Opposite Side
The side of a right triangle opposite a given angle.
Formulas
Cosecant | Let A be an acute angle in Triangle ABC; csc(A) = |
Cosine | Let A be an acute angle in Triangle ABC; cos(A) = |
Cotangent | Let A be an acute angle in Triangle ABC; cot(A) = |
Secant | Let A be an acute angle in Triangle ABC; sec(A) = |
Sine | Let A be an acute angle in Triangle ABC; sin(A) = |
Tangent | Let A be an acute angle in Triangle ABC; tan(A) = |