Introduction to Trigonometry
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Which of the following is NOT a primary application of trigonometry?

  • Creating architectural blueprints
  • Navigation systems
  • Measuring land for surveying
  • Analyzing stock market trends (correct)

In a right triangle, which trigonometric ratio represents the relationship between the adjacent side and the hypotenuse?

  • Tangent
  • Cosecant
  • Sine
  • Cosine (correct)

What is the value of $\sin^2(\theta) + \cos^2(\theta)$?

  • 2
  • 1 (correct)
  • $\theta$
  • 0

Convert 270 degrees to radians.

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Which law would you use to solve a triangle when given two sides and the included angle (SAS)?

<p>Law of Cosines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the range of the arcsin(x) function?

<p>[-$\frac{\pi}{2}$,$\frac{\pi}{2}$] (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Simplify the expression: $\frac{\sin 2\theta}{\sin \theta}$

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Given a unit circle, what are the coordinates of the point corresponding to an angle of $\frac{\pi}{2}$?

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Which of the following is equivalent to $\csc(\theta)$?

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What is the general solution for the equation $\tan(x) = 1$?

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Given a triangle where a = 8, b = 5, and angle C = 60°, find the length of side c. Use the Law of Cosines.

<p>$\sqrt{69}$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Determine the value of $\tan(\frac{7\pi}{6})$.

<p>$\frac{\sqrt{3}}{3}$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If $\sin(\theta) = \frac{5}{13}$ and $\theta$ is in the second quadrant, find the value of $\cos(2\theta)$.

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Given $\cos(x) = \frac{1}{3}$ and $\cos(y) = \frac{1}{4}$, where $0 < x, y < \frac{\pi}{2}$, find the value of $\cos(x + y)$.

<p>$\frac{1}{12} - \frac{2\sqrt{35}}{12}$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Suppose you are given the equation $a \cos(\theta) + b \sin(\theta) = c$. What is a necessary condition for this equation to have a real solution for $\theta$?

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Flashcards

What is Trigonometry?

Studies relationships between the sides and angles of triangles.

What are primary trig functions?

Sine, cosine, and tangent are the core functions.

What is the formula for cosecant?

csc θ = 1 / sin θ = Hypotenuse / Opposite

What defines a unit circle?

Coordinates are (cos θ, sin θ). Radius equals 1.

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What is the main Pythagorean Identity?

sin² θ + cos² θ = 1

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How to convert degrees to radians?

Radians = (Degrees × π) / 180

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What is the Law of Sines?

a / sin A = b / sin B = c / sin C

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What is the Law of Cosines?

a² = b² + c² - 2bc cos A

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What does 'solving a triangle' mean?

Finding all angles and sides of a triangle.

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What is arcsin(x)?

arcsin(x) gives the angle whose sine is x.

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What are trigonometric equations?

Using trig functions to find variable values.

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Trigonometry in Navigation

Determining directions and distance using angles.

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Trigonometry in Surveying

Measuring land and creating maps.

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Trigonometry in Engineering

Designing strong and stable structures.

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Trigonometry in Physics

Analyzing wave motion and forces.

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Trigonometry explores relationships between triangle sides and angles, crucial in surveying, navigation, and engineering. Sine, cosine, and tangent are primary functions relating right triangle angles to side ratios. The unit circle visualizes these functions for all real numbers.

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