Trig Basics
What is the main focus of trigonometry?
The study of triangles and their angles
What is the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem?
a2 + b2 = c2
Name one field where trigonometry is used.
Architecture, Astronomy, Navigation
which type of triangle is used most commonly in trigonometry?
right-angled triangles
If a triangle has sides 3m and 4m, what is the hypotenuse?
5m
How does trigonometry help in construction?
Measures angles and distances accurately.)
If the hypotenuse is 13m and one leg is 5m, find the other leg?
12m
If the hypotenuse is 13m and one leg is 5m, find the other leg
12m
Which function is used to find the height of a building given distance and angle of elevation?
Tangent
True or False: The Pythagorean Theorem works for all triangles.
False, only right triangles :)))
True or False: The Pythagorean Theorem works for all triangles.
False, only right triangles.)
f you stand 50m away from a tower and the angle of elevation is 60°, how tall is the tower?
86.6m, using tan(60°)=h/50
A ladder is 10m long and leans against a wall 8m high. How far is the base from the wall?
6m
A ladder is 10m long and leans against a wall 8m high. How far is the base from the wall?
6m
What trigonometric concept is used in GPS navigation?
Sine and cosine