Here is a list of terms and definitions found throughout this web site.
The angle of deviation is the angle the seven ball will travel compared with the line d.
Angle of Incidence
The angle at which the seven ball hits the wall. Congruent to the angle of reflection.
The angle of reflection is the angle at which the seven ball bounces off the side of the pool table. Congruent to the angle of incidence.
Bank Shot
A bank shot is a shot that bounces off the side of a table.
This is the solid white ball that you shoot to hit the target ball.
Eight Ball
Eight ball is a game of pool in which you try to hit your group of 7 balls into the pockets before your opponents due, then to hit the eight ball as well. Click on the links below to get more information.
The Law of Sines states that sinA/a= sinB/b= sinC/c. A, B, and C stand for angle measurements in a triangle, and a, b, and c stand for the sides of the triangle across from the respective angles.
The radius is an line segment whose endpoints are the center of the circle and a point on the circle.
Sine is used to find the measure of angles. Sine of the angle equals the opposite side / the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Sine Addition Formula
The sine addition formula states that: sin(a+b) = sina cosb + cosa sinb
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Tangent is used to find the measure of an angle. It is defined as the opposite side of the angle divided by the side adjacent to the angle equals the tangent of the angle you are trying to find.
Theta is a Greek character commonly used to define angles in equations.
Sine is an odd function. This means that: sin(-x) = -sinx
Psi is another commonly used Greek character, used to define angles in equations.
Two nonadjacent angles formed by two intersecting lines. Vertical angles are congruent.
