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Trigonometry Formulas
For Class 11

Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that

studies the relationships between angles and
lengths of triangles. It is a very important topic of
mathematics just like statistics, linear algebra
and calculus. In addition to mathematics, it also
contributes majorly to engineering, physics,
astronomy and architectural design.
Trigonometry Formulas for class 11 play a crucial
role in solving any problem related to this
chapter. Also, check Trigonometry For Class
11 where students can learn notes, as per the
CBSE syllabus and prepare for the exam.
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class 11 trigonometry.

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List of Class 11 Trigonometry

Formulas
Here is the list of formulas for Class 11 students as
per the NCERT curriculum. All the formulas of
trigonometry chapter are provided here for
students to help them solve problems quickly.

Trigonometry Formulas

sin(−θ) = −sin θ

cos(−θ) = cos θ

tan(−θ) = −tan θ

cosec(−θ) = −cosecθ

sec(−θ) = sec θ

cot(−θ) = −cot θ

Product to Sum Formulas

sin x sin y = 1/2 [cos(x–y) − cos(x+y)]

cos x cos y = 1/2[cos(x–y) + cos(x+y)]

sin x cos y = 1/2[sin(x+y) + sin(x−y)]

cos x sin y = 1/2[sin(x+y) – sin(x−y)]

Sum to Product Formulas

sin x + sin y = 2 sin [(x+y)/2] cos [(x-y)/2]

sin x – sin y = 2 cos [(x+y)/2] sin [(x-y)/2]

cos x + cos y = 2 cos [(x+y)/2] cos [(x-y)/2]

cos x – cos y = -2 sin [(x+y)/2] sin [(x-y)/2]

Identities

sin2 A + cos2 A = 1

1+tan2 A = sec2 A

1+cot2 A = cosec2 A

Sign of Trigonometric Functions in

Different Quadrants

Quadrants I II III IV

Sin A + + – –

Cos A + – – +

Tan A + – + –

Cot A + – + –

Sec A + – – +

Cosec A + + – –

Basic Trigonometric Formulas for

Class 11
cos (A + B) = cos A cos B – sin A sin B

cos (A – B) = cos A cos B + sin A sin B

sin (A+B) = sin A cos B + cos A sin B

sin (A -B) = sin A cos B – cos A sin B

Based on the above addition formulas for sin

and cos, we get the following below formulas:

sin(π/2-A) = cos A

cos(π/2-A) = sin A

sin(π-A) = sin A

cos(π-A) = -cos A

sin(π+A)=-sin A

cos(π+A)=-cos A

sin(2π-A) = -sin A

cos(2π-A) = cos A

If none of the angles A, B and (A ± B) is an odd

multiple of π/2, then

tan(A+B) = [(tan A + tan B)/(1 –

tan A tan B)]

tan(A-B) = [(tan A – tan B)/(1

+ tan A tan B)]

If none of the angles A, B and (A ± B) is a

multiple of π, then

cot(A+B) =
[(cot A cot B − 1)/(cot B + cot A)]

cot(A-B) = [(cot A cot B + 1)/(cot B –

cot A)]

Some additional formulas for sum and product

of angles:

cos(A+B) cos(A–B)=cos2A–sin2B=cos2B–
sin2A

sin(A+B) sin(A–B) = sin2A–sin2B=cos2B–

cos2A

sinA+sinB = 2 sin (A+B)/2 cos (A-B)/2

Formulas for twice of the angles:

sin2A = 2sinA cosA = [2tan A /(1+tan2A)]

cos2A = cos2A–sin2A = 1–2sin2A = 2cos2A–

1= [(1-tan2A)/(1+tan2A)]

tan 2A = (2 tan A)/(1-tan2A)

Formulas for thrice of the angles:

sin3A = 3sinA – 4sin3A

cos3A = 4cos3A – 3cosA

tan3A = [3tanA–tan3A]/[1−3tan2A]

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Solved Examples
Example 1:

If sin 𝜃 = –4/5 and 𝜋 < 𝜃 < 3𝜋/2, find the value of

all the other five trigonometric functions.

Solution:

Since, the value of theta ranges between 𝜋 < 𝜃 <

3𝜋/2, that means, 𝜃 lies in third quadrant.

Now, sin 𝜃 = – cosec 𝜃 = 1/sin 𝜃 = – 5/4

∴ cot2 𝜃 = (cosec2 𝜃 – 1) = (25/16 – 1) = 9/16 cot

𝜃 = ¾ (taking positive root as cot 𝜃 is positive in
third quadrant)

tan 𝜃 = 1/cot 𝜃 = 4/3

Now, cos 𝜃 = cot 𝜃 sin 𝜃 = ¾ × (– )=–

∴ sec 𝜃 = 1/cos 𝜃 = – 5/3

Hence, all other trigonometric functions are cos 𝜃

=– , tan 𝜃 = 4/3, cot 𝜃 = ¾, sec 𝜃 = – 5/3 and
cosec 𝜃 = – 5/4.

Example 2:

Evaluate: cos( – 870o)

Solution:

cos( – 870o) = cos(870o) [as cos ( –𝜃) = cos 𝜃 ]

= cos ( 2 × 360o + 150o)

= cos 150o [as cos (2n𝜋 + 𝜃) = cos 𝜃 ]

= cos ( 180o – 30o) = – cos 30o = – √3/2

Example 3:

Prove that tan 56o = (cos 11o + sin 11o)/(cos 11o –

sin 11o)

Solution:

We have, LHS tan 65o = tan (45o + 11o)

= (tan 45o + tan 11o)/(1 – tan 45o tan 11o) {since,

45o + 11o is not an odd multiple of 𝜋/2 }

= (1 + tan 11o)/(1 – tan 11o)

= {1 + (sin 11o/cos 11o)}/ {1 – (sin 11o/cos 11o)}

= (cos 11o + sin 11o)/(cos 11o – sin 11o) = RHS

Example 4:

Prove that sin x + sin 3x + sin 5x + sin 7x = 4sin 4x

cox 2x cos x.

Solution:

Now, LHS = (sin 7x + sin x) + (sin 5x + sin 3x)

= 2 sin {(7x + x)/2} cos {(7x – x)/2} + 2 sin {(5x +

3x)/2} cos {(5x – 3x)/2}

= 2 sin 4x cos 3x + 2 sin 4x cos x

= 2 sin 4x (cos 3x + cos x)

= 2 sin 4x × 2 cos {(3x + x)/2} cos {(3x – x)/2}

= 2 sin 4x × 2 cos 2x cos x

= 4 sin 4x cos 2x cos x = RHS

Practice Problems
1. Prove that (sin x – sin y)/(cos x + cos y) =
tan {(x – y)/2}.

2. Prove that sin 𝜋/10 + sin 13𝜋/10 = – ½.

3. Prove that (1 + cos 𝜃)/(1 – cos 𝜃) = (cosec 𝜃

+ cot 𝜃)2

4. If A + B + C = 𝜋, prove that sin 2A + sin 2B +

sin 2C = 4 sin A sin B sin C.

Frequently Asked Questions on

Trigonometry Formulas For Class
11

Q1 What are the topics in trigonometry class 11?

The following are covered in CBSE Class 11

trigonometry:
Angles: Positive and Negative
System of Measuring angles: Sexagesimal
(Degree Measure) and Circular System
(Radian Measure); the relationship between
both the systems
Trigonometric Functions (sine, cosine,
tangent, co-tangent, secant, co-secant)
Trigonometric Identities
Sign of trigonometric functions in various
quadrants
Values of some special angles of
trigonometric functions
Trigonometric functions as sum and
difference of angles
Trigonometric functions of multiples angles
Conditional identities
Trigonometric Equations
Sine formula, cosine formula, Napier’s
Analogies

Q2 What are the three basic identities of

trigonometric functions?

The three basis trigonometric identities are

sin2 x + cos2 x = 1
1 + tan2 x = sec2 x
cosec2 x = 1 + cot2 x

Q3 What are the signs of the trigonometric

functions in various quadrants?

In the 1st quadrant, all trigonometric ratios

are positive, in the 2nd quadrant, only sine
and cosecant are positive, in the 3rd
quadrant, tangent and co-tangent are
positive, and in the 4th quadrant, only
cosine and secant are positive.

Q4 What is the value of tan 3x?

Tan 3x = [3 tan x – tan3 x]/[1 − 3 tan2 x]

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