Math Problem Statement

Emily is preparing for an upcoming event where she will be using props designed by someone else. She needs to find the exact calculations for an angle that has been given in radians so that she can ensure that the props are set up correctly. The angle in question is π3 radians. Emily specifically needs to know the exact value of the sine of this angle.

Find the exact value of sin(π3) .

Solution

To find the exact value of sin(π3)\sin\left( \frac{\pi}{3} \right), we can use the standard values from the unit circle.

Step-by-step:

The angle π3\frac{\pi}{3} radians corresponds to 6060^\circ in degrees.

From the unit circle, the sine of 6060^\circ (or π3\frac{\pi}{3} radians) is:

sin(π3)=32\sin\left( \frac{\pi}{3} \right) = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}

Conclusion:

The exact value of sin(π3)\sin\left( \frac{\pi}{3} \right) is 32\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}.

Let me know if you need any further explanation or if you have any questions!


Follow-up questions:

  1. How do we determine sine values from the unit circle?
  2. How do radians and degrees relate to each other?
  3. What are some other key sine values on the unit circle?
  4. How would you calculate the cosine of π3\frac{\pi}{3}?
  5. How does the unit circle relate to trigonometric identities?

Tip:

To memorize key values like sin(π3)\sin\left( \frac{\pi}{3} \right), it’s helpful to remember the sine values for 3030^\circ, 4545^\circ, and 6060^\circ as they often come up in problems.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Unit Circle
Sine Function

Formulas

sin(π/3) = √3/2

Theorems

Unit Circle Values

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12