Right Triangle Definition of Sine

Right Triangle Definition of Sine

Postby nycmath » Sun Oct 04, 2026 1:54 pm

Use the figure in which the arc is a portion of a circle with center O and radius r.

A. Use the figure and the right triangle definition of sine to explain (in complete sentences) why sin 20° < sin 40° < sin 60°.

B. Use a calculator to verify that
sin 20° < sin 40° < sin 60°.
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