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What is the etymological origin of the word 'trigonometry'?

  • From the Sanskrit words for 'circle' and 'ratio'
  • From the Arabic words for 'sine' and 'cosine'
  • From the Latin words for 'angle' and 'calculation'
  • From the Greek words for 'triangle' and 'measure' (correct)

In which century did trigonometry emerge in the Hellenistic world?

  • 5th century BC
  • 1st century AD
  • 3rd century BC (correct)
  • 2nd century AD

What did the mathematicians in India create related to trigonometry?

  • Earliest-known algebraic equations
  • Earliest-known geometric theorems
  • Earliest-known tables of values for trigonometric ratios (correct)
  • Earliest-known calculus formulas

In what areas has trigonometry been historically applied?

<p>Geodesy, surveying, celestial mechanics, and navigation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method did the Sumerian astronomers use for angle measure?

<p>Division of circles into 360 degrees (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Etymology of Trigonometry

  • The word "trigonometry" originates from Greek words: "trigonon" (triangle) and "metron" (measure)

Emergence in the Hellenistic World

  • Trigonometry emerged in the Hellenistic world during the 3rd century BC

Indian Contributions

  • Indian mathematicians developed a system of trigonometry based on the sine function, which they called "jya"

Historical Applications

  • Trigonometry has been applied to astronomical calculations, navigation, surveying, cartography, and engineering

Sumerian Angle Measure

  • Sumerian astronomers used a system of angle measure based on 360 degrees for a full circle.

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