Trigonometry
Right Triangle Opposite Side
Opposite side from hypotenuse and angle.
Formula
Formula
opp = h · sin θ
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| h | hypotenuse | real number (ℝ) | — | input |
| θ | angle (deg) | computed result | — | result |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givenhypotenuse h = 10, angle θ (deg) = 30
Result5
Example 2
Givenhypotenuse h = 5, angle θ (deg) = 45
Result3.535533906