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In which century did trigonometry emerge in the Hellenistic world?
In which century did trigonometry emerge in the Hellenistic world?
- 2nd century AD
- 3rd century BC (correct)
- 1st century AD
- 5th century BC
What is the origin of the word 'trigonometry'?
What is the origin of the word 'trigonometry'?
- Arabic term for 'study of angles'
- Sanskrit term for 'angle calculation'
- Greek words for 'triangle' and 'measure' (correct)
- Latin word meaning 'triangle measure'
What did mathematicians in India create related to trigonometric ratios?
What did mathematicians in India create related to trigonometric ratios?
- Formulas for calculating sine and cosine
- Geometrical proofs for trigonometric identities
- Tables of values for trigonometric ratios (correct)
- The concept of radians
What are trigonometric identities commonly used for?
What are trigonometric identities commonly used for?
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What did Sumerian astronomers use for angle measure?
What did Sumerian astronomers use for angle measure?
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