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Trigonometry studies relationships between angles and sides of triangles. Sine, cosine, and tangent ratios are fundamental tools for solving problems invol

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Trigonometry studies relationships between angles and sides of triangles. Sine, cosine, and tangent ratios are fundamental tools for solving problems invol

Trigonometric Ratios

  • sin θ = opposite/hypotenuse
  • cos θ = adjacent/hypotenuse
  • tan θ = opposite/adjacent = sin θ / cos θ
  • cosec θ = 1/sin θ, sec θ = 1/cos θ, cot θ = 1/tan θ

Trigonometric Values for Standard Angles

  • sin 0° = 0, cos 0° = 1, tan 0° = 0
  • sin 30° = 1/2, cos 30° = √3/2, tan 30° = 1/√3
  • sin 45° = 1/√2, cos 45° = 1/√2, tan 45° = 1
  • sin 60° = √3/2, cos 60° = 1/2, tan 60° = √3
  • sin 90° = 1, cos 90° = 0, tan 90° = undefined

Trigonometric Identities

  • sin² θ + cos² θ = 1 (Pythagorean identity)
  • sec² θ - tan² θ = 1
  • cosec² θ - cot² θ = 1
  • sin(90° - θ) = cos θ, cos(90° - θ) = sin θ, tan(90° - θ) = cot θ

Applications of Trigonometry

  • Angle of elevation: angle above horizontal when looking up
  • Angle of depression: angle below horizontal when looking down
  • Solving real-world problems involving heights, distances, and angles

Key Terms

  • Trigonometry: Study of relationships between angles and sides of triangles
  • Sine: Ratio of opposite side to hypotenuse
  • Cosine: Ratio of adjacent side to hypotenuse
  • Tangent: Ratio of opposite side to adjacent side
  • Angle of Elevation: Angle above horizontal when looking upward

Frequently Asked Questions

What is sin 30°?

sin 30° = 1/2 or 0.5.

How do you remember trigonometric ratios?

Use mnemonic SOH-CAH-TOA: Sin=Opposite/Hypotenuse, Cos=Adjacent/Hypotenuse, Tan=Opposite/Adjacent.

If sin θ = 3/5, what is cos θ?

Using sin² θ + cos² θ = 1: cos² θ = 1 - (3/5)² = 1 - 9/25 = 16/25, so cos θ = 4/5.

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