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Coordinate definition of trigonometric functions for JEE
Trigonometrical identities and trigonometrical functions
Formula
\(\sin\theta=\dfrac{y}{r},\quad \cos\theta=\dfrac{x}{r},\quad \tan\theta=\dfrac{y}{x}\)
Variables: \((x,y)\) = point on terminal side of angle \(\theta\), \(r=\sqrt{x^2+y^2}\).
Conditions: For \(\tan\theta\), \(x\neq 0\).
Signs in quadrants, general-angle trigonometry.