Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with relationships between the sides and angles of triangles. The three primary trigonometric functions are sine, cosine, and tangent, which relate the ratios of sides of a right triangle to an angle. Trigonometric functions and identities are used extensively in fields such as engineering, physics, and navigation to solve problems involving distances, heights, and angles.
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Trigonometry
Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with relationships between the sides and angles of triangles. The three primary trigonometric functions are sine, cosine, and tangent, which relate the ratios of sides of a right triangle to an angle. Trigonometric functions and identities are used extensively in fields such as engineering, physics, and navigation to solve problems involving distances, heights, and angles.
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Definition: Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with the study
of triangles and the relationships between their sides and angles. . . Basic Trigonometric Functions: The three primary trigonometric functions are sine (sin), cosine (cos), and tangent (tan). They are defined as follows: . Sine (sin): sin(θ) = opposite side / hypotenuse Cosine (cos): cos(θ) = adjacent side / hypotenuse Tangent (tan): tan(θ) = opposite side / adjacent side . Trigonometric Ratios: The ratios of the sides of a right-angled triangle are fundamental in trigonometry and are used to calculate angles and side lengths. . . Pythagorean Theorem: In a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. This is known as the Pythagorean Theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2, where 'a' and 'b' are the legs of the triangle, and 'c' is the hypotenuse. . . Trigonometric Identities: Trigonometric identities are equations that are true for all angles. Some common identities include the Pythagorean identities, reciprocal identities, quotient identities, and co-function identities. . . Unit Circle: The unit circle is a circle with a radius of 1 unit centered at the origin (0, 0) in the coordinate plane. It is extensively used in trigonometry to simplify calculations and understand trigonometric functions for any angle. . . Radian Measure: Angles in trigonometry are often measured in radians, where one complete revolution around a circle is equal to 2π radians. . . Periodicity: Trigonometric functions are periodic, meaning they repeat their values after specific intervals. For sine and cosine, the period is 2π, while for tangent, it is π. . . Inverse Trigonometric Functions: Inverse trigonometric functions (arcsin, arccos, arctan, etc.) are used to find angles when given the values of trigonometric ratios. . . Trigonometry in Real-World Applications: Trigonometry is widely used in various fields such as engineering, physics, architecture, astronomy, and navigation, to name a few. It helps solve problems involving distances, heights, angles, and more. . . Trigonometric Formulas: Numerous trigonometric formulas exist for solving different types of problems involving triangles and angles. Some well-known ones include the law of sines, law of cosines, double-angle formulas, and half- angle formulas. .