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In math, the sine and cosine functions are one of the main trigonometric functions. All other trigonometric function can be specified within the expressions of them. The sine and cosine functions are exactly related and can be articulated within conditions of every other. Let us consider A be the angle sine can be identified as the ratio of the side opposite near to the angle toward the hypotenuse. Cosine of an angle is the ratio of the side adjacent to the angle A to the hypotenuse.

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They are complimentary waves that differe in their wave formation by 'pi/2'.

Sine means curve.

Cosine means 'complimentary curve.

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