Geometry

Side using the law of cosines

Side using the law of cosines is a geometric quantity describing the size or shape of an object.

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c = √(a² + b² − 2ab cos γ)

What it means

Side using the law of cosines is a geometric quantity describing the size or shape of an object.

How it works and where it is used

Use this calculation for laying out triangular parts, roofs, trusses, and finding centers or unknown sides.