For a right-angled triangle

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · CBSE · Mathematics · Introduction to Trigonometry · Introduction to Trigonometry

Problem

For a right-angled triangle,

\tan \alpha = \dfrac{2}{3}

and the hypotenuse is

26\,\text{cm}

. Determine the length of the side adjacent to

\alpha

. (a)

4\sqrt{13}\,\text{cm}

(b)

6\sqrt{13}\,\text{cm}

(c)

24\,\text{cm}

(d)

2\sqrt{13}\,\text{cm}