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sines law (Theorem)

Sines Law.
Let $ ABC$ be a triangle where $ a,b,c$ are the sides opposite to $ A,B,C$ respectively, and let $ R$ be the radius of the circumcircle. Then the following relation holds:

$\displaystyle \frac{a}{\sin A}=\frac{b}{\sin B}=\frac{c}{\sin C}=2R.$


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See Also: cosines law, sines law proof, triangle

Other names:  law of sines
Keywords:  Sine, Trigonometry, Circle, Circumcircle, Triangle

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Cross-references: relation, circumcircle, radius, opposite, sides, triangle
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