Exact Trig Ratios (Y11)
Exact Trig Ratios (Y11)
Exact Trig Ratios (Y11)
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T2 Trig Functions and Identities
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HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTION
T2 Trig Functions and Identities is a small contributor to past Mathematics exams, 3. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 2007 HSC 4a
accounting for an average of 1.7% of past papers. Solve for . (2 marks)
This small contribution belies the importance of this area which must be well
understood to answer a wide range of questions in other topics such as series, 4. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 2009 HSC 1e
maxima and minima and trig calculus.
This topic has been split into two sub-topics for analysis purposes: 1-Exact Trig Find the exact value of such that , where . (2 marks)
The most common question type gives a simple trig equation and asks students to
. (2 marks)
answer in exact radian form, within a specified range. A majority of students struggled
with 2008 Adv 6a and we recommend attention here.
Finding exact sec, cosec and cot trigonometric ratios is mentioned in NESA's Topic
Guidance and numerous questions in the database address this.
7. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 SM-Bank 31 15. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 SM-Bank 39
i. (2 marks)
Given for ,
(2 marks)
i.
ii.
8. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 2011 HSC 2b 10. Trigonometry, 2ADV T2 SM-Bank 33