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Trigonometry Notes

Trigonometry is the mathematical study of the relationships between the sides and angles of triangles, with applications in fields such as physics and engineering. Key concepts include basic trigonometric ratios, identities, functions, and formulas, as well as the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines. These principles are essential for solving real-life problems involving measurements and angles.

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Trigonometry Notes

Trigonometry is the mathematical study of the relationships between the sides and angles of triangles, with applications in fields such as physics and engineering. Key concepts include basic trigonometric ratios, identities, functions, and formulas, as well as the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines. These principles are essential for solving real-life problems involving measurements and angles.

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Trigonometry Notes

1. Introduction to Trigonometry:
- Trigonometry is the branch of mathematics that studies the relationships between the
sides and angles of triangles.
- It is widely used in physics, engineering, astronomy, and various fields of science.

2. Basic Trigonometric Ratios:


- Sine (sin) = Opposite / Hypotenuse
- Cosine (cos) = Adjacent / Hypotenuse
- Tangent (tan) = Opposite / Adjacent
- Cosecant (csc) = 1 / sin
- Secant (sec) = 1 / cos
- Cotangent (cot) = 1 / tan

3. Trigonometric Identities:
- sin²θ + cos²θ = 1
- 1 + tan²θ = sec²θ
- 1 + cot²θ = csc²θ

4. Trigonometric Functions and Graphs:


- The sine and cosine functions are periodic with a period of 360° (or 2π radians).
- The tangent function has a period of 180° (or π radians).

5. Inverse Trigonometric Functions:


- sin⁻¹(x), cos⁻¹(x), tan⁻¹(x) represent the angles whose trigonometric ratios are x.

6. Applications of Trigonometry:
- Measuring heights and distances.
- Engineering and construction.
- Astronomy and navigation.
- Physics and wave motion.

7. Trigonometric Formulas:
- sin(A ± B) = sinA cosB ± cosA sinB
- cos(A ± B) = cosA cosB ∓ sinA sinB
- tan(A ± B) = (tanA ± tanB) / (1 ∓ tanA tanB)

8. Law of Sines and Law of Cosines:


- Law of Sines: a/sinA = b/sinB = c/sinC
- Law of Cosines: c² = a² + b² - 2ab cosC
These are the fundamental concepts of trigonometry used in various real-life applications
and mathematical problems.

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