Geometry

Right triangle angle from cosine

Right triangle angle from cosine is a geometric quantity describing the size or shape of an object.

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α = acos(b/c)

What it means

Right triangle angle from cosine 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.