Trigonometry
Secant
Reciprocal of cosine.
Formula
Formula
sec θ = 1cos θ
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| θ | angle in degrees | computed result | — | result |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givenangle θ (deg) = 60
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Example 2
Givenangle θ (deg) = 0
Result1