Cosecant
Definition
The cosecant of an angle in a right triangle is the ratio of the length of the hypotenuse to the length of the side opposite that angle.
Related terms
Sine: The sine of an angle in a right triangle is the ratio of the length of the side opposite that angle to the length of the hypotenuse.
Trigonometry: Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with relationships between angles and sides in triangles.
Angle of Elevation: The angle between a horizontal line and a line connecting an observer's eye to an object above them.
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AP Pre-Calculus - 3.11 The Secant, Cosecant, and Cotangent Functions
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