What is the correct definition for cot θ

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Psi · Answer 1 · 2018-06-24T02:57:19+0000

Answer:

cot θ = cosθ /sinθ

This answer was from the "Trigonometric Functions and the Unit Circle" lesson on Plato.

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Rocambille · Answer 2 · 2018-06-28T02:20:57+0000

Answer with explanation:

Out of six Trigonometric Ratios,that is ,sinθ,cosθ,tanθ,Cosecθ,tanθ, cotθ ,all are used for a right triangle.

For any right triangle

cot θ

$=\frac{\text{Base}}{\text{Perpendicular}}=(1)/(tan \Theta)$