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What is trigonometry?
Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between angles and ratios of lengths.
When and where did trigonometry emerge?
Trigonometry emerged in the Hellenistic world during the 3rd century BC.
What did the Greeks focus on in trigonometry?
The Greeks focused on the calculation of chords.
What did mathematicians in India create?
Mathematicians in India created the earliest-known tables of values for trigonometric ratios.
What are trigonometric identities used for?
Trigonometric identities are commonly used for rewriting trigonometrical expressions, simplifying expressions, finding more useful forms of expressions, or solving equations.
Test your knowledge of Trigonometry and its historical origins with this quiz! Explore the relationship between angles and ratios of lengths, and learn about the contributions of ancient Greeks and Indian mathematicians.
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