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What is the etymology of the word 'trigonometry'?
What is the etymology of the word 'trigonometry'?
- It originates from the Arabic term 'tariq' meaning 'path' and 'nometry' meaning 'study'
- It is a combination of the Sanskrit words 'tri' meaning 'three' and 'gon' meaning 'angle'
- It comes from the Latin word 'trigo' meaning 'three' and 'metria' meaning 'measurement'
- It is derived from the Ancient Greek words for 'triangle' and 'measure' (correct)
In which century did trigonometry emerge in the Hellenistic world?
In which century did trigonometry emerge in the Hellenistic world?
- 3rd century BC (correct)
- 5th century BC
- 1st century AD
- 2nd century AD
In what areas has trigonometry been historically applied?
In what areas has trigonometry been historically applied?
- Geodesy, surveying, celestial mechanics, and navigation (correct)
- Astronomy, astrology, and meteorology
- Algebra, calculus, and number theory
- Chemistry, biology, and physics
What did Sumerian astronomers use to measure angles?
What did Sumerian astronomers use to measure angles?
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What did the mathematicians in India create related to trigonometry?
What did the mathematicians in India create related to trigonometry?
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What is the main focus of trigonometry?
What is the main focus of trigonometry?
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What did mathematicians in India create related to trigonometry?
What did mathematicians in India create related to trigonometry?
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What is one of the historical applications of trigonometry?
What is one of the historical applications of trigonometry?
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What did Sumerian astronomers use to measure angles?
What did Sumerian astronomers use to measure angles?
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What are trigonometric identities commonly used for?
What are trigonometric identities commonly used for?
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