Unit 8 Words

Sine

The ratio of the opposite side and the hypotenuse in a right triangle.

Cosine

The ratio of the adjacent side and the hypotenuse in a right triangle.

Tangent

The ratio of the opposite side and the adjacent side in a right triangle.

Angle of Elevation

The angle formed from a horizontal line going up.

Angle of Depression

The angle formed from a horizontal line going down.