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Trigonometry Basics and Applications

Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with relationships between the sides and angles of triangles. The three primary trigonometric functions are sine, cosine, and tangent, which relate the ratios of sides of a right triangle to an angle. Trigonometric functions and identities are used extensively in fields such as engineering, physics, and navigation to solve problems involving distances, heights, and angles.

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Trigonometry Basics and Applications

Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with relationships between the sides and angles of triangles. The three primary trigonometric functions are sine, cosine, and tangent, which relate the ratios of sides of a right triangle to an angle. Trigonometric functions and identities are used extensively in fields such as engineering, physics, and navigation to solve problems involving distances, heights, and angles.

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April 28th 2023

Trigonometry notes

Definition: Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with the study


of triangles and the relationships between their sides and angles.
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Basic Trigonometric Functions: The three primary trigonometric functions are
sine (sin), cosine (cos), and tangent (tan). They are defined as follows:
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 Sine (sin): sin(θ) = opposite side / hypotenuse
 Cosine (cos): cos(θ) = adjacent side / hypotenuse
 Tangent (tan): tan(θ) = opposite side / adjacent side
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Trigonometric Ratios: The ratios of the sides of a right-angled triangle are
fundamental in trigonometry and are used to calculate angles and side
lengths.
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Pythagorean Theorem: In a right-angled triangle, the square of the
hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the
squares of the other two sides. This is known as the Pythagorean Theorem:
a^2 + b^2 = c^2, where 'a' and 'b' are the legs of the triangle, and 'c' is the
hypotenuse.
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Trigonometric Identities: Trigonometric identities are equations that are true
for all angles. Some common identities include the Pythagorean identities,
reciprocal identities, quotient identities, and co-function identities.
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Unit Circle: The unit circle is a circle with a radius of 1 unit centered at the
origin (0, 0) in the coordinate plane. It is extensively used in trigonometry to
simplify calculations and understand trigonometric functions for any angle.
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Radian Measure: Angles in trigonometry are often measured in radians, where
one complete revolution around a circle is equal to 2π radians.
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Periodicity: Trigonometric functions are periodic, meaning they repeat their
values after specific intervals. For sine and cosine, the period is 2π, while for
tangent, it is π.
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Inverse Trigonometric Functions: Inverse trigonometric functions (arcsin,
arccos, arctan, etc.) are used to find angles when given the values of
trigonometric ratios.
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Trigonometry in Real-World Applications: Trigonometry is widely used in
various fields such as engineering, physics, architecture, astronomy, and
navigation, to name a few. It helps solve problems involving distances,
heights, angles, and more.
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Trigonometric Formulas: Numerous trigonometric formulas exist for solving
different types of problems involving triangles and angles. Some well-known
ones include the law of sines, law of cosines, double-angle formulas, and half-
angle formulas.
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