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The tangent function, often denoted as tan(x), is a mathematical function defined in trigonometry as the ratio of the sine and cosine functions: tan(x) = sin(x) / cos(x). It represents the slope of a line that intersects the unit circle at an angle x and is periodic with a period of π. The tangent function is undefined at angles where the cosine is zero, such as π/2 and 3π/2, resulting in vertical asymptotes on its graph. It is commonly used in various applications, including physics, engineering, and geometry.
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Is the tangent function periodic?
Yes, the tangent function is periodic.
Is tangent an even function?
No.
What do the asymptotes represent when you graph the tangent function?
When you graph a tangent function, the asymptotes represent x values 90 and 270.
Why does the tangent of a particular angle always have the same value?
Because the tangent is a function of with the angle as its argument.
How does the tangent function relate to sine and cosine?
Tangent = sine/cosine provided that cosine is non-zero. When cosine is 0, then tangent is undefined.
Is the tangent function periodic?
Yes, the tangent function is periodic.
What is the reciprocal of a tangent?
Reciprocal of tangent is '1 /tangent' or ' Cosine / Sine '
Is tangent an even function?
No.
What is the function which outputs an angle when a tangent value is input?
The inverse tangent, also called the arc-tangent.
What is arc tg?
It is probably arctan or arc tangent, the inverse of the tangent function.
What do the asymptotes represent when you graph the tangent function?
When you graph a tangent function, the asymptotes represent x values 90 and 270.
What is a function whose graph has one or more breaks?
The tan [tangent] function.When a function has two or more brakes, this is not a continuous function, but it can be a continuous function in some intervals such as the tangent does.
Why does the tangent of a particular angle always have the same value?
Because the tangent is a function of with the angle as its argument.
What is one tangent equal to?
Tangent is a function that can have any real value. Therefore one tangent can take any value in (-∞, ∞).
How does the tangent function relate to sine and cosine?
Tangent = sine/cosine provided that cosine is non-zero. When cosine is 0, then tangent is undefined.
What is the square-root of a tangent?
The tangent is essentially the derivative of the function. The square-root is just what ever function that is takes two of that function to equal the tangent. If you need further help on this question just send me a message on my message board and id be glad to help you out.
How do you relate tangent graph with the math error in calculation of direction of resultant vector?
The tangent function will generate a calculator "math error" if the angle in questin is ±90 degrees. For these angles, the tangent function is not defined.
