Trigonometry
Subject: Compulsory Maths
Overview
The word trigonometry comes from the combination of the words "tri"and goes on having the meaning of the measurement of three angles of a triangle. With the help of right-angled triangle, trigonometric ratios of an angle are found. here we will calculate the values of trigonometric ratios as form special angles 0 degrees, 30 degrees, 45, 60 and 90 degrees etc.
Trigonometry
The word "Trigonometry" is derived from the Greek word "Tri-Gonia-Metron" where 'Tri' means 'three', 'Gonia' means 'angles' and 'Metron' mean 'measure'. So, trigonometry is a branch of mathematics which concerned with the measurement of sides, angles and their relation to a triangle.
Trigonometric Ratios
The word trigonometry comes from the combination of the word triangle goes on having the meaning of the measurement of three angles of triangles. Hence, this is also known as the measure of the triangle. Trigonometry has wide application in the field of mathematics and science. With the help of right angles triangle, trigonometric ratios of an angle are found. Without the help of trigonometric ratios, both the development and expansion of physics and also of engineering are impossible. Hence, trigonometry is the very important branch of mathematics.
Above figure shows the shadow of the poles formed at 3 pm that stand perpendicularly on the road. For each figure, the ratio of height of pole and length of shadow and height: length are tabulated below:
| Pole | height of pole | length of shadow | height:length | angle made with the ground |
| a | 3m | 2m | 3:2 | 56o |
| b | 6m | 4m | 3:2 | 56o |
Hence, the height of every pole and the length of their shadows are in proportion. The angle made by the top of the pole and with the top of shadow on the ground is also equal.
Fundamentals of Trigonometric Ratios
The ratio of any two sides of a right-angled triangle taking one of the side as reference are the fundamentals of trigonometric ratios.
Let know on detail about ratio with a figure. Here, in the given figure, ΔABC is a right angled triangle. \(\angle\)B = 90oand \(\angle\)C =θ.
Let's take\(\angle\)C as a reference angle
The opposite side of angle C (perpendicular) (P) = AB
The adjacent side of angle C (base) (B) = BC and (hypotenuse) (H) = AC
We can make three relation with the reference angle.
- relation between perpendicular and hypotenuse
In the above figure, the ratio of AB (perpendicular) to AC (base) with reference angle is called sine θ.
∴ sin θ = \(\frac{AB}{AC}\) = \(\frac{perpendicular}{hypotenuse}\) = \(\frac{p}{h}\)
- relation between base and hypotenuse
In the above figure, the ratio of BC (base) to AC (base) with reference angle is called cosine θ.
∴ cos θ = \(\frac{BC}{AC}\) = \(\frac{base}{hypotenuse}\) = \(\frac{b}{h}\)
- relation between perpendicular and base
In the above figure, the ratio of AB (perpendicular) to BC (base) with reference angle is called tangent θ.
∴ tan θ = \(\frac{AB}{BC}\) = \(\frac{perpendicular}{base}\) = \(\frac{p}{b}\)
Pythagoras Theorem
The relationship between the three sides of a triangle is simply known as Pythagoras Theorem. The relation was given by the popular Mathematician Pythagoras so it is called as Pythagorean theorem.
In mathematics, the Pythagorean theorem, also known as Pythagoras's theorem, is a relation in Euclidean geometry among the three sides of a right triangle. It states that the square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
According to this theorem "In any right-angled triangle, the area of the square on the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the areas of squares of perpendicular and base".
By Pythagoras Theorem
Hypotenuse (h2) = Perpendicular (p2) + Base (b2)
or, h2= p2+ b2
From this theory we can derive,
h = \(\sqrt{p^{2} + b^{2}}\)
p = \(\sqrt{h^{2} - b^{2}}\)
b = \(\sqrt{h^{2} - p^{2}}\)
Theoretical proof:
Given: ΔABC is a right angled triangle in which \(\angle\)ABC = 90o.
To prove: CA2 = AB2 + BC2
Construction: BD ⊥AC is draawn
Proof:
| S.N. | Statements | Reasons |
| 1. | In ΔABC and ΔBCD | |
| i. | \(\angle\)ABC =\(\angle\)BDC (A) | Both of them are right angles |
| ii. | \(\angle\)BCA =\(\angle\)BCD (A) | ommon angles |
| iii. | \(\angle\)BAC = \(\angle\)DBC (A) | Remaining angles of the triangles |
| 2. |
\(\frac{CA}{BC}\) = \(\frac{BC}{CD}\) or, BC2 = CA.CD |
A.A.A. axiom |
| 3. | ΔABC∼ΔABD | Same as above |
| 4. |
\(\frac{CA}{AB}\) = \(\frac{AB}{AD}\) or, AB2 = CA.AD |
Corresponding sides of similar triangles |
| 5. |
AB2 + BC2 = CA.AD + CA.CD or, AB2 + BC2 = CA (AD + CD) or, AB2 + BC2 = CA.CA or, AB2 + BC2 = CA2 |
Adding the statments (2) and (4) |
Things to remember
| Angle | Degree | Radinas |
| Right Angle | 90o | π/2 |
| Straight Angle | 180o | π |
| Full Rotation | 360o | 2 π |
Trigonometry is all about finding triangles. The terms like Sin, Cos and Tan helps us in trigonometry.
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Videos for Trigonometry
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the BASICS of TRIGONOMETRY (Review and Tutorial)
Questions and Answers
Calculate the three fundamental trigonometric ratios for the acute angle x of each of the folllowing triangles expressing them in the lowest terms and correct to two decimal places.
Given , in BCA
Opposite side of x (AB) = p = 24
Adjacent side of x (AC) = b = 1 0
Opposite side of (<A = 90o) h = 26
Here , sin x = \(\frac{p}{h}\) = \(\frac{24}{26}\) = \(\frac{12}{13}\) = 0.92
cos x = \(\frac{b}{h}\) = \(\frac{10}{26}\) = \(\frac{5}{13}\) = 0.38
and
tan x = \(\frac{p}{b}\) = \(\frac{24}{10}\) = \(\frac{12}{5}\) = 2.40
Find out the third side by using Pythagoras theroem and then calculate sin x , cos x and tna x.
In given ACB ,
Opposite side of x = p = 1.2 cm
Adjacent side of x = b = 0.9 cm
Oppsite side of B = h = ?
Here , by pythagoras theroem ,
h2 =p2 + b2
h = \(\sqrt{p^{2} + b^{2}}\)
= \(\sqrt{1.2^{2} + 0.9 ^{2}}\)
= \(\sqrt{1.44 + 0.81}\)
= \(\sqrt{2.25}\)
= 1.5 cm.
Now ,
sinx = \(\frac{p}{h}\) = \(\frac{1.2 cm}{1.5 cm}\) = \(\frac{12}{15}\) = \(\frac{4}{5}\)
cos x = \(\frac{b}{h}\) = \(\frac{0.9 cm}{1.5 cm}\) = \(\frac{09}{15}\) = \(\frac{3}{5}\)
and
tanx = \(\frac{p}{b}\) = \(\frac{1.2cm}{0.9 cm}\) = \(\frac{12}{9}\) = \(\frac{4}{3}\)
Find out the third side by using Pythagoras theorem :
In given triangle EFG ,
p = EF = 9 cm , b = FG = 40cm , h = EG = ?
h2 = p2 + b2
or , h = \(\sqrt{p^{2} + b^{2}}\)
or , \(\sqrt{9^{2} + 40^{2}}\) = \(\sqrt{81 + 1600}\) = \(\sqrt{1681}\) = 41 cm.
Now ,
sinx =\(\frac{p}{h}\) = \(\frac{9}{41}\) = \(\frac{9}{41}\)
cosx = \(\frac{b}{h}\) = \(\frac{40}{41}\) = \(\frac{40}{41}\)
and tanx = \(\frac{p}{b}\) = \(\frac{9}{40}\) = \(\frac{9}{40}\)
Find out the third side by using Pythagoras theorem.
In given PQR , h = QR = 25cm , b = QP = 7cm ,
p = PR = ?
By Pythagoras theorem ,
p2 + b2 = h2
or , p2 = h2 - h2
\(\therefore\) p = \(\sqrt{h ^{2} - b^{2}}\) = \(\sqrt{25 ^{2} - 7^{2}}\)
= \(\sqrt{576}\) = 24 cm.
Here ,
sinx = \(\frac{p}{h}\) = \(\frac{24}{25}\) = \(frac{24}{25}\)
cosx = \(\frac{b}{h}\) = \(\frac{7}{25}\) = \(\frac{7}{25}\)
and
tanx = \(\frac{p}{b}\) = \(\frac{24}{7}\) = \(=frac{24}{7}\)
Find the third side by using Pythagoras theorem,
In given XYZ ,
p = XY = 16 , h = XZ = 65 , b = YZ = ?
p2 + b2 = h2
or , b2 = h2 - p2
b = \(\sqrt{h^{2} - p^{2}}\) =\(\sqrt{65^{2} - 16^{2}}\)
= \(\sqrt{3969}\) = 63.
Here ,
sinx = \(\frac{p}{h}\) = \(\frac{16}{65}\) = \(\frac{16}{65}\)
cosx = \(\frac{b}{h}\) = \(\frac{63}{65}\) = \(\frac{63}{65}\)
and
tanx = \(\frac{p}{b}\) = \(\frac{16}{63}\) = \(\frac{16}{63}\)
Calculate the value of given equations :
1. cos60o \(\times\) sin 60o
= \(\frac{1}{2}\) \(\times\) \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\) = \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}\).
2cos60o \(\times\) sin30o
= 2 \(\frac{1}{2}\) \(\times\) \(\frac{1}{2}\) = \(\frac{1}{2}\) Ans.
Calculate the value of given equation:
sin45o \(\times\) 2cos45o
= \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\) \(\times\) 2 \(\times\)\(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\)
= \(\frac{2}{2}\)
= 1.
Calculate the value of given equations :
tan45o + sin 30o
= 1 +\(\frac{1}{2}\)
= \(\frac{3}{2}\)
= 1 \(\frac{1}{2}\).
Find the values of the given equation :
sin230o + sin245o + sin260o
= ( \(\frac{1}{2}\) )2 + ( \(\frac{1}{\sqrt {2}}\) )2 + ( \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\) )2
= \(\frac{1}{4}\)+ \(\frac{1}{2}\) +\(\frac{3}{4}\)
= \(\frac{1+2+3}{4}\)
= \(\frac{3}{2}\)
= 1\(\frac{1}{2}\)
Solve:
cos\(\beta\) = \(\sqrt{3}\) cos60o
cos\(\beta\) = \(\sqrt{3}\) \(\times\) \(\frac{1}{2}\)
or ,cos\(\beta\) = \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\)
or ,cos\(\beta\) = cos 30o
\(\therefore\) \(\beta\) = 30o Ans.
In a right angle ABC , AC = 30 , A = 30o , B = 60o . What is the length of BC ?
Here , A + B = 30o+ 60o = 90o
Remaning angle C=90o
In rt. angled triangle ABC ,
tan60o = \(\frac{AC}{BC}\)
\(\sqrt{3}\) = \(\frac{30}{BC}\)
BC \(\times\) \(\sqrt{30}\) = 30
BC = \(\frac{30}{\sqrt{30}}\) = \(\frac{3 \times 10}{\sqrt{30}}\) = 1.732 \(\times\) = 17. 32 Ans.
In the adjoining figure , AB = 6 cm , BC = 8 cm , ABC = 90o , BD⊥AC and ABD = \(\theta\). Calculate the value of sin\(\theta\).
Here , AC2 = AB2 + AB2
AC = \(\sqrt{AB^{2} + BC^{2}}\)
= \(\sqrt{6^{2} + 8^{2}}\)
= 10.
In ABC and ABD ,
ABC = ADB [both are right angles]
BAC = BAD [common angles]
ACB = ABD = \(\theta\) [remaining angle]
InΔABC ,
sin ACB = \(\frac{AB}{AC}\)
\(\therefore\) sin \(\theta\) = \(\frac{6}{10}\) = \(\frac{3}{5}\)
In the adjoining DEF , DG⊥ EF. If DE = EF = FD = x,
prove that : cos\(\theta\) = \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\).
EG = GF [perpendicular drawn from any vertex to the opposite side of equilateral triangle bisects that side]
EG = \(\frac{EF}{2}\) = \(\frac{x}{2}\)
In rt. angled triangle DGE ,
or , DG2 + GE2 = DE2
or , DG2 + \(\frac{x}{2}\)2 = x2
or , DG = \(\frac{\sqrt{4x^{2} - x^{2}}}{4}\) = \(\frac{\sqrt{3x^{2}}}{4}\) = \(\frac{\sqrt{3x}}{2}\)
cos \(\theta\) = \(\frac{DG}{DE}\) = \(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\) Proved.
Solve :
4 sin2\(\beta\) = 1.
or , sin2\(\beta\) = \(\frac{1}{4}\)
or , sin2 \(\beta\) =( \(\frac{1}{2}\) )2
or , sin2 \(\beta\) = (sin30o)2
or ,sin \(\beta\) = sin30o
\(\therefore\) \(\beta\) = 30o Ans.
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