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What is trigonometry primarily concerned with?
What is trigonometry primarily concerned with?
- Properties of prime numbers
- Calculation of areas and volumes
- Relationships between angles and ratios of lengths (correct)
- Algebraic expressions
Which civilization created the earliest-known tables of values for trigonometric ratios?
Which civilization created the earliest-known tables of values for trigonometric ratios?
- Indians (correct)
- Egyptians
- Romans
- Greeks
In which areas has trigonometry been historically applied?
In which areas has trigonometry been historically applied?
- Literature and poetry
- Geodesy, surveying, celestial mechanics, and navigation (correct)
- Botany and agriculture
- Economics and finance
What did Sumerian astronomers study in relation to angle measure?
What did Sumerian astronomers study in relation to angle measure?
What are trigonometric identities commonly used for?
What are trigonometric identities commonly used for?
Flashcards
What is trigonometry?
What is trigonometry?
Relationships between angles and ratios of lengths of triangles.
Who created early trig tables?
Who created early trig tables?
Indians developed them.
Where is trigonometry applied?
Where is trigonometry applied?
Geodesy, surveying, celestial mechanics, and navigation.
Sumerian astronomers studied?
Sumerian astronomers studied?
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Trigonometric identities used for?
Trigonometric identities used for?
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Study Notes
Understanding Trigonometry
- Trigonometry primarily deals with the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles, particularly right triangles.
Historical Context
- The earliest-known tables of values for trigonometric ratios were created by ancient civilizations, notably the Greeks.
- Babylonians also contributed significant early work in astronomy that laid the groundwork for trigonometric functions.
Applications of Trigonometry
- Historically, trigonometry has been applied in various fields, including astronomy, navigation, physics, and engineering.
- Its principles support the calculations necessary for determining distances and angles in these disciplines.
Sumerian Astronomical Studies
- Sumerian astronomers studied celestial bodies and developed methods to measure angles, significantly contributing to early astronomical observations and calculations.
Trigonometric Identities
- Trigonometric identities are fundamental equations used to simplify and solve trigonometric functions and expressions.
- They are commonly utilized in mathematics to prove other identities and facilitate the solving of complex equations involving angles.
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