Without using a calculator, work out the value of sin∅. Give your answer in its simplest form, rationalising the denominator if possible.

Without using a calculator work out the value of sin Give your answer in its simplest form rationalising the denominator if possible class=

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Answer:

[tex]\dfrac{\sqrt{2}}{2}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

The trigonometric ratio sine is defined as:

[tex]\sin(\theta)=\dfrac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}}[/tex]

From the diagram, we can identify the following side lengths in relation to [tex]\theta[/tex]:

  • [tex]\text{opposite} = \sqrt3[/tex]
  • [tex]\text{adjacent} = \sqrt6[/tex]

Plugging these into the sine ratio:

[tex]\sin(\theta)=\dfrac{\sqrt3}{\sqrt6}[/tex]

We can rewrite this by rationalizing the denominator:

[tex]\dfrac{\sqrt3}{\sqrt6} \cdot \dfrac{\sqrt6}{\sqrt6} = \dfrac{\sqrt{18}}6[/tex]

Then, the numerator can be simplified by prime factorizing the number under the square root and taking out a perfect square of 3:

[tex]\dfrac{\sqrt{3\cdot 3 \cdot 2}}{6}[/tex]

[tex]= \dfrac{3\sqrt2}{6}[/tex]

[tex]\boxed{=\dfrac{\sqrt{2}}{2}}[/tex]