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The document presents a trigonometry investigation for Grade 10, focusing on the similarity of triangles and the calculation of trigonometric ratios. It includes questions on identifying triangle sides, calculating ratios, and solving for unknown lengths using sine and cosine functions. The findings confirm that trigonometric ratios remain consistent for similar triangles regardless of their size.

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Grd10 Maths Solutions

The document presents a trigonometry investigation for Grade 10, focusing on the similarity of triangles and the calculation of trigonometric ratios. It includes questions on identifying triangle sides, calculating ratios, and solving for unknown lengths using sine and cosine functions. The findings confirm that trigonometric ratios remain consistent for similar triangles regardless of their size.

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Grade 10 = Mathematics

Trigonometry investigation

Question 1

1.1

△ABC⫼△ADE⫼△AFG⫼△AHJ

1.2 Why are the four triangles similar?

The triangles are similar because they have:

• Equal corresponding angles (Angle-Angle-Angle similarity criterion)

• Proportional corresponding sides.

1.3 Why is correct order important?

• Ensures correct matching of corresponding sides and angles.

• Prevents incorrect ratio calculations when using similarity.

2.1 Complete the table:

Name of the side ∆ABC ∆ADE ∆AFG ∆AHJ

Opposite side (O) CB ED GF JH

Adjacent side (A) AB AD AF AH

Hypotenuse (H) AC AE AG AJ
2.1 Complete the table:

Name of the side ∆ABC ∆ADE ∆AFG ∆AHJ

Opposite side (O) 2.3 cm 4 cm 5.5 cm 6.4 cm

Adjacent side (A) 4.9 cm 8.5 cm 11.8 cm 13.9 cm

Hypotenuse (H) 5.4 cm 9.4 cm 13 cm 15.3 cm

2.3 Ratios Calculation:

Name of side ∆ABC ∆ADE ∆AFG ∆AHJ


Opposite 2.3 4 5.5 6.4
= 0.4 = 0.4 = 0.4 = 0.4
5.4 9.4 13 15.3
𝐻𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒

𝐴𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒 4.9 8.5 11.8 13.9


= 0.9 = 0.9 = 0.9 = 0.9
5.4 9.4 13 15.3
𝐻𝑦𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑢𝑠𝑒

𝑂𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒 2.3 4 5.5 6.4


= 0.5 = 0.5 = 0.5 = 0.5
4.9 8.5 11.8 13.9
𝐴𝑑𝑗𝑎𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑠𝑖𝑑𝑒

2.4 Observations

2.4.1 = 0.4 for all triangles.

2.4.2 = 0.9 for all triangles.


2.4.3 = 0.5 for all triangles.

This confirms that the ratios remain the same for similar triangles.
Question 3

3.1 Find θ:

Using the sine ratio:


𝐽𝐻
Sin θ = 𝐴𝐽

6.4
Sin θ = 15.3
6.4
Θ = sin−1 (15.3)

Θ = 24,7°

3.2 Use a calculator:

3.2.1 ) sin25° = 0.4

3.2.2 ) cos25° = 0.9

3.2.3 ) tan25° = 0.5

3.3 Observations

• The calculated values are very close/similar to the ratios in Question 2.

• The trigonometric ratios are consistent for the same angles.

3.4 Conclusion

Yes, the ratios will always be the same for the same angles, regardless of triangle size,
because trigonometric ratios depend only on the angle.
Question 4

4.1 Identify triangle sides:

• Opposite: YZ

• Adjacent: XY

• Hypotenuse: XZ

4.2 Choose a ratio:

If given hypotenuse (XZ = 32 cm), we use:


𝑌𝑍
sin35.3° = 𝑋𝑍
𝑌𝑍
sin35.3° = 32

4.3 Solve for YZ:


𝑌𝑍
sin35.3° = 𝑋𝑍
𝑌𝑍
sin35.3° = 32

YZ = Sin35,3° × 32

YZ = 0.5779 × 32

YZ = 18,49144398 ≈ 18,5 cm

4.4 Solve for XY:


𝑋𝑌
Cos35.3° = 𝑋𝑍
𝑋𝑌
Cos35.3° = 32

XY = Cos35,3° × 32

XY = 0.8161 × 32

XY = 26,11640288 ≈ 26,1 cm
Question 5

Angle B is = 90°

Therefore, BH is the perpendicular height of the mountain.


𝐵𝐻
tanR = 𝑅𝐵
𝐵𝐻
tan66° = 50

XY = tan66° × 50

XY = 2,2460 × 50

XY = 112,3018387 ≈ 112,3 m

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