5 Questions
Who created the earliest-known tables of values for trigonometric ratios?
Mathematicians in India
In which century did the field of trigonometry emerge in the Hellenistic world?
3rd century BC
What did Sumerian astronomers use for angle measure?
Degrees
What are trigonometric identities commonly used for?
Rewriting trigonometrical expressions
In what areas has trigonometry been historically applied?
Geodesy and surveying
Study Notes
History of Trigonometry
- The earliest-known tables of values for trigonometric ratios were created by Hipparchus.
- The field of trigonometry emerged in the Hellenistic world in the 2nd century BCE.
Ancient Mesopotamian Astronomy
- Sumerian astronomers used degrees, minutes, and seconds to measure angles.
Applications of Trigonometric Identities
- Trigonometric identities are commonly used to solve triangular problems and to relate the trigonometric functions of one angle to those of another angle.
Historical Applications of Trigonometry
- Trigonometry has been historically applied in areas such as astronomy, navigation, and physics.
Test your knowledge of Trigonometry with this quiz! Explore angles, ratios, and mathematical relationships that form the basis of this ancient branch of mathematics. Perfect for anyone interested in geometry, astronomy, or the history of mathematical discoveries.
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