The Sine Rule
Using the Sine Rule to find unknown sides and angles in non-right-angled triangles.
Key Questions
- Explain the conditions under which the Sine Rule is applicable.
- Compare the Sine Rule with SOH CAH TOA and identify their respective advantages.
- Construct a problem where the ambiguous case of the Sine Rule might arise.
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