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What is the primary focus of trigonometry?
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?
Which ancient civilization focused on the calculation of chords in trigonometry?
- Babylonians
- Greeks (correct)
- Indians
- Sumerians
For what purpose are trigonometric identities commonly used?
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?
Which ancient civilization studied the ratios of the sides of similar triangles?
In what areas has trigonometry been historically applied?
In what areas has trigonometry been historically applied?
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