The Point $( - 8 , - 15 )$ Is on the Terminal Side of an Angle in Standard

Multiple Choice

The point $( - 8 , - 15 )$ is on the terminal side of an angle in standard position. Determine the exact value of $\sin \theta$ .

A) $\sin \theta = - \frac { 8 } { 17 }$
B) $\sin \theta = - \frac { 9 } { 8 }$
C) $\sin \theta = - \frac { 15 } { 17 }$
D) $\sin \theta = - \frac { 2 } { 15 }$
E) $\sin \theta = - \frac { 17 } { 8 }$