Name : Abhishek
Shukla
Class: Bed 2 year
College: Janhit
Institute Of Education
Introduction
trigonometry, the branch of mathematics concerned with
specific functions of angles and their application to
calculations. There are six functions of an angle
commonly used in trigonometry. Their names and
abbreviations are sine (sin), cosine (cos), tangent (tan),
cotangent (cot), secant (sec), and cosecant (csc).
What are some Real Life
Applications of
Trigonometry?
Trigonometry is the branch of mathematics that deals with the
relationship of sides with angles in a triangle. With trigonometry
finding out the heights of big mountains or towers is possible,
also in astronomy, it is used to find the distance between stars
or planets and is widely used in physics, architecture, and GPS
navigation systems. Trigonometry is based on the principle
that “If two triangles have the same set of angles then their
sides are in the same ratio”. Side length can be different but
side ratios are the same.
Trigonometric
Functions
sin A = Perpendicular / Hypotenuse
cos A = Base / Hypotenuse
tan A = Perpendicular / Base
cot A = Base / Perpendicular
sec A = Hypotenuse / Base
cosec A = Hypotenuse / Perpendicular.
Applications of
Trigonometry
Trigonometry has huge applications in calculating distances, finding
paths in motion, and studying waves, some of them are discussed
below:
Trigonometry is used in measuring the heights of mountains, towers,
or buildings:
Heights of mountains tall towers can easily be found using trigonometry,
If you want to find the height of a tower measuring the horizontal
distance from the base of the tower and find the angle of elevation to
the top of the tower using a sextant, then you can easily find the height
of the tower, mountain or any other thing.
Trigonometry used
in construction
sites:
In construction site trigonometry is used to calculate the following:
* Measuring grounds lots, and fields,
*Measuring ground surfaces,
*Making building perpendicular and parallel,
*Roof inclination and roof slopes,
*Installing ceramic tiles and stones,
*The height and width of the building.
*light angles and sun shading.
Some important
trigonometric
formulas:
The following identities are obtained using Pythagoras
theorem and are true for all values of Angle A.
1. sin2(A) + cos2(A) = 1
2. tan2(A) + 1 = sec2(A)
3. cot2(A) + 1 = cosec2(A)
