Math Problem Statement
Solution
The problem involves using the unit circle and trigonometric functions to evaluate values for , and the question is asking for the value of .
Step-by-step Solution:
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Understanding the Unit Circle:
- On the unit circle, the sine of an angle corresponds to the y-coordinate of the point where the terminal side of the angle intersects the circle.
- The angle radians is equivalent to 180°, which corresponds to the point on the unit circle.
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Sine Function:
- is the y-coordinate of the point on the unit circle.
- Since corresponds to the point , the sine of is 0.
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Negative Angles:
- For , we reflect the point across the x-axis. For , the reflection across the x-axis is still at .
- Therefore, .
Conclusion:
The value of is 0, so the correct answer is:
Would you like further details, or do you have any questions about this? Here are five related questions to explore further:
- What is the cosine value for ?
- How do we compute using the unit circle?
- What is the general property of sine and cosine for negative angles?
- Why does the unit circle have a radius of 1?
- How can we find the sine of any angle greater than ?
Tip: Always visualize the angle on the unit circle to understand the behavior of trigonometric functions better.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Trigonometry
Unit Circle
Sine Function
Formulas
sin(θ) is the y-coordinate of the point on the unit circle corresponding to angle θ
sin(-θ) = -sin(θ)
Theorems
Unit Circle: The sine of an angle corresponds to the y-coordinate of the intersection of the terminal side of the angle with the unit circle.
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 9-12