Pythagoras 1
Pythagoras 2
Bearings
Trigonometry 1
Random Trivia
100
When using Pythagoras Theorem, the Hypotenuse is labeled with what letter?
C
100
When using Pythagoras Theorem, what is the formula to calculate side a?
a^2=c^2-b^2
100
What direction do we turn when measuring a bearing?
Clockwise (from north)
100
What acronym is used to remember the three trigonometry ratios?
SOHCAHTOA
100
What is the only continent that is also a country?
Australia
200
When using Pythagoras Theorem, what is the formula to calculate side c?
c^2=a^2+b^2
200
Calculate the length of the Hypotenuse (to 2 dp):
7.62
200
How many digits should be in bearing?
Three
200
When using Trigonometry, the side length across from the angle is called?
Opposite
200
What gas do plants absorb from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?
CO2
300
Calculate the length of the hypotenuse:
26
300
Calculate x (to 2 dp):
19.24
300
A kayaker paddles to a point 3.4km south and 1.6km west of his starting point. On what bearing must he paddle to return directly to his starting point?
027
300
Find: cos(16) (to 2 decimal places)
0.96
300
In what movie series would you find the character Jack Sparrow?
Pirates of the Caribbean
400
Calculate x (to 2 dp):
23.24
400
Abbie rides her bicycle 21 km west and then 18 km north. How far is she from her starting point? (to 2 dp)
27.66 km
400
A cyclist departs from point R and rides on a straight road for 2.3km in the direction of 197 degrees. She then turns and rides fo 1.8km in the direction 107 degrees to point S
Find the bearing of S FROM R
159 degrees
400
Using Trigonometry, calculate the Hypotenuse when the Adjacent side = 19 and the angle = 78?
c = 91.38
400
A rooster lays an egg on top of a slanted roof. Which way does it roll?
Roosters don't lay eggs...
500
What is the length of bd?
12
500
A 17m piece of string is stretched from the top of a 15m flagpole to the ground. How far is the base of the flagpole from the end of the piece of string?
8m
500
A fishing boat sails from port (P) in the direction 313 degrees for 10km, then in the direction 043 degrees for 32 km. Find the bearing of the boat FROM P
25 or 26 degrees
500
A 75m zip line is attached to the top of a 50m building. If you are laying on the ground where the zip line reaches and are looking at your friend at the top of the building, what is the angle of elevation? (round to the nearest degree)
42o
500
Which weighs more: A kilogram of feathers or a kilogram of bricks?
Neither! They both weigh a kilogram