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Secondary Math Trigonometry

The document covers key concepts in trigonometry, including trigonometric ratios (sine, cosine, tangent) used in right triangles, and the unit circle which helps extend these concepts beyond right triangles. It also discusses important trigonometric identities that simplify expressions and their applications in fields like physics, engineering, and astronomy.

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Secondary Math Trigonometry

The document covers key concepts in trigonometry, including trigonometric ratios (sine, cosine, tangent) used in right triangles, and the unit circle which helps extend these concepts beyond right triangles. It also discusses important trigonometric identities that simplify expressions and their applications in fields like physics, engineering, and astronomy.

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Secondary Mathematics: Trigonometry

1. Trigonometric Ratios

Trigonometry studies relationships between angles and sides of triangles. The main ratios are sine
(sin), cosine (cos), and tangent (tan). In a right triangle: sin(θ) = opposite / hypotenuse cos(θ) =
adjacent / hypotenuse tan(θ) = opposite / adjacent These ratios are fundamental for solving right
triangles.
2. Unit Circle

The unit circle has radius 1 centered at the origin. Any angle θ corresponds to a point (cos θ, sin θ).
This approach extends trigonometry beyond right triangles and allows calculation of exact values
for special angles such as 30°, 45°, and 60°.
3. Trigonometric Identities and Applications

Important identities include: sin²θ + cos²θ = 1 1 + tan²θ = sec²θ These identities simplify expressions
and solve equations. Applications include physics (waves), engineering, and astronomy.

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