Right-Angled Triangles: Pythagoras Theorem and Trigonometry Stage 5.3
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What is the formula for the Pythagoras Theorem in a right-angled triangle?

  • $c^2 = a + b$
  • $c = a^2 + b^2$
  • $a^2 + b^2 = c^2$ (correct)
  • $c = rac{a}{b}$
  • Which trigonometric ratio involves the ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle?

  • Sine (sin)
  • Cosine (cos) (correct)
  • Tangent (tan)
  • None of the above
  • Which step comes first when solving right-angled triangles?

  • Use Pythagoras theorem first
  • Determine the known values (correct)
  • Apply trigonometric ratios directly
  • Identify the unknown angles
  • In trigonometry, what does the tangent (tan) function represent in a right-angled triangle?

    <p>Opposite side to adjacent side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of trigonometry with respect to triangles?

    <p>Focuses on relationships between angles of a triangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which real-world application of trigonometry involves designing and building infrastructure projects?

    <p>Engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the measure of the acute angle in a right-angled triangle with one leg of length 8 cm and a hypotenuse of length 10 cm?

    <p>75 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what step of solving a trigonometry problem is Pythagoras theorem used?

    <p>Step 3: Apply the method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which trigonometric ratio can be used to find the length of the hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle with legs of length 3 cm and 4 cm?

    <p>Pythagoras theorem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a real-world application of trigonometry?

    <p>Culinary Arts</p> Signup and view all the answers

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