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What is the definition of cosine in trigonometry?
What is the definition of cosine in trigonometry?
- Cosine is the ratio of the adjacent leg to the radius of a circle passing through the hypotenuse. (correct)
- Cosine is the ratio of the opposite leg to the radius of a circle passing through the hypotenuse.
- Cosine is the ratio of the hypotenuse to the opposite leg of a right triangle.
- Cosine is the ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent leg of a right triangle.
Which trigonometric function is defined as the ratio of the opposite leg of a right triangle to the radius?
Which trigonometric function is defined as the ratio of the opposite leg of a right triangle to the radius?
- Sine (correct)
- Cotangent
- Cosine
- Tangent
What is the Pythagorean theorem identity in trigonometry?
What is the Pythagorean theorem identity in trigonometry?
- cos²x + cot²x = 1
- sin²x + cos²x = 1 (correct)
- sin²x + tan²x = 1
- cos²x + tan²x = 1
If tan(θ) * cot(θ) = 1, what is the relationship between tangent and cotangent?
If tan(θ) * cot(θ) = 1, what is the relationship between tangent and cotangent?
What is the reciprocal identity for tangent in trigonometry?
What is the reciprocal identity for tangent in trigonometry?
In trigonometry, what does cos(angle A) represent?
In trigonometry, what does cos(angle A) represent?
What is the main focus of trigonometry?
What is the main focus of trigonometry?
In trigonometry, what does the term 'hypotenuse' refer to?
In trigonometry, what does the term 'hypotenuse' refer to?
Which trigonometric function is equal to the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle?
Which trigonometric function is equal to the ratio of the length of the opposite side to the length of the hypotenuse in a right triangle?
What is the reciprocal of the cosine function?
What is the reciprocal of the cosine function?
What is the range of values for the tangent function?
What is the range of values for the tangent function?
In trigonometry, what does 'SOH-CAH-TOA' represent?
In trigonometry, what does 'SOH-CAH-TOA' represent?
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Geometry and Trigonometry
Geometry is one of the oldest branches of mathematics, which studies points, lines, surfaces, and their properties. It was developed extensively by ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Babylon, India, Greece, and China. Meanwhile, trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between angles and lengths of triangles. Here's an overview of both subjects:
Geometry
Points
In geometry, a point is a location in space without volume. A point is represented with coordinates, which can include either two (x, y coordinates in two dimensions) or three values (x, y, z coordinates in three dimensions). For example, a point can have coordinates like (0, 0) representing the origin, where every straight line away from this point has equal length.
Lines
Lines are used to connect points. They extend infinitely without endpoints, and they can be vertical (parallel to the y-axis), horizontal (parallel to the x-axis), or slanted (forming angles). The distance between any two points along a line is called the segment of the line.
Triangles
Triangles are fundamental shapes in geometry. They consist of three interconnected segments forming polygonal triangles (three sides connected by three vertices). There are different types of triangles, such as equilateral (equal side lengths and angles), isosceles (two sides equal but one angle larger than others), and scalene (all sides unequal).
Trigonometry
Trigonometry is concerned with right triangles, whose sides and included angles satisfy certain properties. It uses ratios involving the sides of the triangle to describe relationships among their angles. Here are some key concepts:
Sine, Cosine, and Tangent
The sine (sin), cosine (cos), and tangent (tan) functions are central to trigonometry. These functions relate to the inner workings of right triangles based on their angles and sides. Specifically, sine is defined as the ratio of the opposite leg of the triangle to the radius of the circle that passes through the hypotenuse. Cosine is defined as the ratio of the adjacent leg to the radius, while tangent is the ratio of the opposite leg to the adjacent leg.
For example, let's consider a right triangle with angles A, B, and C such that angle A is the hypotenuse. Then, we have sin(angle A) = opposite side / radius, cos(angle A) = adjacent side / radius, and tan(angle A) = opposite side / adjacent side.
Trigonometric Identities
There are several identities that hold true for these functions. For example, there is an identity called Pythagorean theorem (sin²x + cos²x = 1), which states that the sum of the squares of the sine and cosine of any angle is equal to one. Another identity is the tangent reciprocal identity (tan(θ) * cot(θ) = 1).
In summary, geometry studies points, lines, surfaces, and their properties, while trigonometry deals with relationships between angles and lengths of triangles. Both subjects are fundamental in mathematics and have various applications in fields like engineering, physics, and computer graphics.
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