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find the exact value of sin S in simplest radical form. the hypotenuse is 13 the adjacent side is the square root of 72 and the opposite side is the square root of 97

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To find the sine of angle \( S \) in a right triangle where the hypotenuse \( c = 13 \), the length of the adjacent side \( a = \sqrt{72} \), and the length of the opposite side \( b = \sqrt{97} \), we can use the definition of sine.

The sine of angle \( S \) is given by:

\[
\sin S = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}} = \frac{b}{c}
\]

Substituting the values we have:

\[
\sin S = \frac{\sqrt{97}}{13}
\]

Thus, the exact value of \( \sin S \) in simplest radical form is:

\[
\boxed{\frac{\sqrt{97}}{13}}
\]

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