Sine Function (sin)

Definition

The sine function (sin) is another mathematical function that relates an angle within a right triangle to the ratio between the length of opposite side and hypotenuse. It is commonly used in physics for analyzing periodic motion.

Related terms

Periodic Motion: Periodic motion refers to any motion that repeats itself after a certain interval of time.

Opposite Side: In trigonometry, the opposite side refers to the side opposite to an angle under consideration.

Amplitude:

Amplitude is the maximum displacement or distance from equilibrium in periodic motion.