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OpenStudy (anonymous):

explain why tanθ=undefined when θ=Π/2 and 3Π/2 despite the fact that cotθ does have a value; furthermore, explain why cotθ=undefined when θ =0,Π, and 2Π despite the fact that tanθ does have a value

OpenStudy (lgbasallote):

i tink people call this a unit circle...i call it a cartesian plane :p|dw:1336832889423:dw| now imagine the x coordinates are cos theta and y coordinates are sin theta...on pi/2 tan theta is sin theta/cos theta tan theta = 1/0 thus undefined...got that? same goes for 3 pi/2 it becomes -1/0

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