cosine = adjacent/hypotenuse.
It can be used as other trig functions can.
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use the SohCahToa method
Yes, sine, cosine, tangent definitions are based on right triangles
Inverse of Cosine is 'ArcCos' or Cos^(-1) The reciprocal of Cosine is !/ Cosine = Secant.
You can choose either or but tangent which is sin/cos seems to be the most common way.