Evaluate sin(5)

Problem

sin(5)

Solution

1. Identify the input value for the sine function. The value is 5 radians.

2. Determine the quadrant of the angle. Since π≈3.14 and 2*π≈6.28 the angle 5 lies in the fourth quadrant (1.5*π<5<2*π.

3. Calculate the numerical value using a calculator or trigonometric tables. The sine of an angle in the fourth quadrant is negative.

4. Approximate the result to several decimal places.

Final Answer

sin(5)≈−0.95892427

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