If (\theta) is in the third quadrant, what are the signs of (\sin \theta) and (\cos \theta)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (\sin \theta) negative and (\cos \theta) negative
In the third quadrant, both sine and cosine are negative. In exams use the ASTC rule to decide signs quickly.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
(\sin \theta) negative and (\cos \theta) negative
Why is this the correct answer?
In the third quadrant, both sine and cosine are negative. In exams use the ASTC rule to decide signs quickly.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 12 Mathematics question. Chapter: Trigonometric Functions. Topic: Trigonometric functions and their properties.