A diagram of a right triangle labeled with sides "a," "b," and hypotenuse "c." It includes the trigonometric ratios sine, cosine, and tangent based on angle A.

Diagram of a right triangle showing sides, hypotenuse, and trigonometric ratios: sine, cosine, and tangent, based on the relationships between the angles and sides.

Right Triangle

Category: Geometry Date: November 16, 2024

What is a Right Triangle?

A right triangle in geometry is a triangle that has one angle measuring exactly 90 degrees. The side opposite the right angle is the longest side, known as the hypotenuse.