In a right triangle, cos θ is defined as the ratio of the side adjacent to θ over the hypotenuse. Since the hypotenuse is always the longest side in a right triangle, abs(cos θ)≤1.
Sun K.
asked • 10/24/13Please help me with math?
Why is abs(cos θ) never greater than 1 in the first place?
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Sun K.
10/25/13