Trigonometry History and Development
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What is the primary focus of trigonometry?

  • Calculation of circles
  • Study of geometric shapes
  • Relationships between angles and ratios of lengths (correct)
  • Measurement of lengths
  • Which ancient civilization focused on the calculation of chords in trigonometry?

  • Babylonians
  • Greeks (correct)
  • Indians
  • Sumerians
  • For what purpose are trigonometric identities commonly used?

  • To measure celestial bodies
  • To rewrite trigonometrical expressions (correct)
  • To study ancient civilizations
  • To calculate geodesic distances
  • Which ancient civilization studied the ratios of the sides of similar triangles?

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

    In what areas has trigonometry been historically applied?

    <p>Geodesy, surveying, and celestial mechanics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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