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The cosine function (cos) is the ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse in a right triangle, or the x-coordinate on the unit circle. Cosine is the "horizontal component" of an angle, while sine is the vertical component.

Формула

In a right triangle: cos(θ) = adjacent / hypotenuse
In
adjacent / hypotenuse — adjacent / hypotenuse

Пошаговое руководство

  1. 1In a right triangle: cos(θ) = adjacent / hypotenuse
  2. 2On the unit circle: cos(θ) = x-coordinate at angle θ
  3. 3cos(θ°) = cos(θ × π/180)
  4. 4Key identity: sin²(θ) + cos²(θ) = 1 (Pythagorean identity)

Решённые примеры

Ввод
cos(0°)
Результат
1
Full horizontal component at 0°
Ввод
cos(60°)
Результат
0.5
cos(π/3) in radians
Ввод
cos(90°)
Результат
0
No horizontal component at 90°

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What is Cos Calc?

The cosine function (cos) is the ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse in a right triangle, or the x-coordinate on the unit circle. Cosine is the "horizontal component" of an angle, while sine is the vertical component

How accurate is the Cos Calc calculator?

The calculator uses the standard published formula for cos calc. Results are accurate to the precision of the inputs you provide. For financial, medical, or legal decisions, always verify with a qualified professional.

What units does the Cos Calc calculator use?

This calculator works with inches. You can enter values in the units shown — the calculator handles all conversions internally.

What formula does the Cos Calc calculator use?

The core formula is: In a right triangle: cos(θ) = adjacent / hypotenuse. Each step in the calculation is shown so you can verify the result manually.

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