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Trigonometry
Law of Cosines Calculator
Finds the third side of a triangle when two sides and the included angle are known, using c = √(a² + b² − 2ab·cos(C)). Essential for solving oblique (non-right) triangles in surveying, navigation, structural engineering, and computer graphics.
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Trigonometry
Cosine Calculator
Calculates the cosine of an angle entered in degrees, returning a value between −1 and 1. Use it when resolving horizontal force components, applying the Law of Cosines, computing dot products, or working with periodic functions.
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Key differences
| Law of Cosines Calculator | Cosine Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Trigonometry | Trigonometry |
| Inputs required | 3 | 1 |
| Result | Side C (units) | Cosine value |
| What it does | Finds the third side of a triangle when two sides and the included angle are known, using c = √(a² + b² − 2ab·cos(C)). Essential for solving oblique (non-right) triangles in surveying, navigation, structural engineering, and computer graphics. | Calculates the cosine of an angle entered in degrees, returning a value between −1 and 1. Use it when resolving horizontal force components, applying the Law of Cosines, computing dot products, or working with periodic functions. |