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If sin0=-1/2 and 0 is in quadrant III then tan0=

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Answer:

tan O = √3/ 3.

Explanation:

The tangent is positive in quadrant 3.

The adjacent side has length √((2^2 - (-1)^2)

= -√3.

So tan O = -1 / -√3

= 1 / √3

= √3/ 3.

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