Trigonometry
Tangent
Tangent of an angle in degrees.
Formula
Formula
y = tan 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) = 45
Result1
Example 2
Givenangle θ (deg) = 30
Result0.5773502692