Find the Exact Value of the Expression $\cot 120 ^ { \circ }$

question 98

Multiple Choice

Find the exact value of the expression.
- $\cot 120 ^ { \circ }$

• A) \(- \frac { \sqrt { 3 } } { 3 }\)
• B) \(- \sqrt { 3 }\)
• C) \(- 1\)
• D) \(\frac { \sqrt { 3 } } { 3 }\)

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Definitions:

Unlike Poles

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