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What is trigonometry concerned with?
Relationships between angles and ratios of lengths
When did the field of trigonometry emerge?
Hellenistic world during the 3rd century BC
Where were the earliest-known tables of values for trigonometric ratios created?
India
What did Sumerian astronomers use for angle measure?
A division of circles into 360 degrees
In what areas has trigonometry been historically applied?
Geodesy, surveying, celestial mechanics, and navigation
Explore the historical development of trigonometry and its emergence from applications of geometry to astronomical studies. Learn about the contributions of ancient Greek and Indian mathematicians to the field.
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