Why Are Sine & Cosine Given Their Names?

2015 3:44
Synopsis
Eddie Woo explains the origins of the names "sine" and "cosine." The video explores how "sine" derives from a curved shape created by plotting its values. "Cosine," an abbreviation, relates to the concept of complementary angles.

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