The point lies on the unit circle

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · AP Precalculus · Trigonometric and Polar Functions · Trigonometric and Polar Functions

Problem

The point

\bigl(\dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{2},\,\dfrac{1}{2}\bigr)

lies on the unit circle. Find

\tan \theta

, where

\theta

is the corresponding angle. (a)

\sqrt{3}

(b)

-\dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{3}

(c)

\dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{3}

(d)

\dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{4}