Tuesday 28 May 2013

Mnemonic

A mnemonic is a word, rhyme or any sentence which helps us to remember some rule, formula etc.

The following mnemonic helps us in remembering the trigonometric ratios:

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Sin = Perpendicular (P)
          Hypotenuse (H)

Cos =       Base (B)    
         Hypotenuse (H)

Tan = Perpendicular (P)
              Base (B)

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