Cosine and sine of an angle θ are defined to be the x and y-coordinates of the point P on the unit circle with the property that the line from O to P makes and angle θ with the positve x-axis.

Graphs of Sine and Cosine 1.2 An applet illustrating how the graphs of sine and cosine are related to the unit circle. Transformations of Functions 1.3 An applet illustrating how transformations ...

Well, there's a GIF for that: Wikimedia Next, think about the relationship between sine, cosine and the circle. Here's an illustration of the fundamental relationship between the three.

Revise trigonometric ratios of sine, cosine and tangent and calculate angles in right-angled triangles with this Bitesize GCSE Maths Edexcel guide.

Learn and revise trigonometric ratios of sine, cosine and tangent and calculate angles and lengths in right-angled triangles with GCSE Bitesize AQA Maths.