Q2DQ - University Physics with Modern Physics

Question

Suppose you are asked to compute the tangent of 5.00meters. Is this possible? Why or why not?

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

It is not possible to compute the tangent of 5.00meters.

Step 1: Tangent

Tangent means the geometric line or the plane that touches another surface at a point.

Step 2: Explanation

There is no possibility of calculating the tangent of 5.00meters because we need to acquire some functions (like sine or cosine values) or the angle for calculating the tangent.