Mathematics
Using tables, find the values of:
(i) sin 83° 12′
(ii) sin 61° 14′
(iii) sin 9° 55′
(iv) sin 32° 40′
Answer
(i) Given,
sin 83° 12′
⇒ sin 83° 12′
From table we have,
∴ sin 83° 12′ = 0.9930
Mean difference of 0′ = 0.0000
Hence, sin 83° 12′ = 0.9930.
(ii) Given,
sin 61° 12′
⇒ sin 61° 12′ + 1'
From table we have,
sin 61° 12′ = 0.8763
Mean difference of 2' = .0003 (To be added)
sin 61° 14′ = 0.8763 + 0.0003 = 0.8766
Hence, sin 61° 14′ = 0.8766.
(iii) Given,
sin 9° 55′
⇒ sin 9° 54′ + 1'
From table we have,
sin 9° 54′ = 0.1719
Mean difference of 1' = .0003 (To be added)
sin 9° 55′ = 0.1719 + 0.0003 = 0.1722
Hence, sin 9° 55′ = 0.1722.
(iv) Given,
sin 32° 40′
⇒ sin 32° 36′ + 4'
From table we have,
sin 32° 36′ = 0.5388
Mean difference of 4' = .0010 (To be added)
sin 32° 40′ = 0.5388 + 0.0010 = 0.5398
Hence, sin 32° 40′ = 0.5398.