Understanding the Tangent Function
The tangent function (tan) is one of the most important functions in trigonometry. It is defined as the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the adjacent side in a right triangle. Here is its representation:
The tangent function is periodic with a period of π radians (or 180 degrees). Here's its formula:
- tan(θ) = opposite/adjacent
Use the tangent function in various applications such as calculating slopes, modeling periodic phenomena, and more!
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