Real-life Applications of Trigonometry

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In which field is trigonometry used to calculate the height and angles of a building or structure?

  • Astronomy
  • Medicine
  • Marine Biology
  • Engineering (correct)

What is one of the real-life applications of trigonometry mentioned in the text?

  • Measuring the distance between stars and other astronomical structures (correct)
  • Determining the speed of a moving car
  • Finding the distance between two cities
  • Calculating the volume of a sphere

What is one of the uses of trigonometry in navigation?

  • Measuring the temperature of an area
  • Determining the weight of an object
  • Finding the direction and distance of a location (correct)
  • Calculating the population of a city

Which field uses trigonometry to calculate the height of tides in oceans?

<p>Marine Biology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is trigonometry used to calculate the distance and direction?

<p>Aviation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does trigonometry help determine in construction?

<p>The height and angles of a building or structure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that studies the relationship between angles, lengths, and heights. It has a number of applications in various fields, including engineering, architecture, navigation, and astronomy. Some of the real-life applications of trigonometry are:

  1. Astronomy: Trigonometry is used to measure the distance between stars and other astronomical structures. It helps in determining the distances of stars and other astronomical structures from the observing point.

  2. Navigation: Trigonometry is used in navigation to find the direction and distance of a location. It is used to set directions such as north, south, east, and west, and to find the distance of the shore from a point in the sea.

  3. Construction: Trigonometry is used in construction to calculate the height and angles of a building or structure. It is used to roof a house, to make the roof inclined, and to calculate the height of the roof.

  4. Marine Biology: Trigonometry is used in oceanography to calculate the height of tides in oceans. It is also used to find the position of an island in relation to the shore.

  5. Aviation: Trigonometry is used in aviation to calculate the distance and direction of

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