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COT

The COT function in Google Sheets is used to find the cotangent of an angle provided in radians. The cotangent is the ratio of the adjacent side to the opposite side of a right triangle.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: COT(angle)

Parameters:

  • angle: The angle (in radians) for which you want to find the cotangent.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using COT with an angle in radians:
    • Example: =COT(0.5236)
    • Result: 1.376381920471173

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Trigonometry: Calculate the cotangent of various angles in trigonometric problems.
  2. Engineering Applications: Use the cotangent function in engineering calculations involving angles and measurements.

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