Trigonometry
Trigonometry
INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SARGODHA
Trigonometry
1.Definition of Trigonometry:
Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships
between the sides length , and angle of triangles.
2.Measurement of an Angle:
The symbol 1°, 1' and 1'' are use to donate a degree , a minute , and a
second respectively
60 sec ( 60') make one minute (1')
60 min ( 60°) make one degree (1°)
90 degree ( 90'' ) make one right angle
360 defree ( 360 '') make 4 right angle
where:
DD = Degrees
MM = Minutes
SS = Seconds
DD= 25+30/60+45/3600
DD=25+0.5+0.0125
DD=25.5125°
DD=120+15/60+30 /3600
DD=120+0.25+0.0083
DD=120.2583°
Example:
90°×π /180 = π / 2
π radians×180 / π = 180°
Radians=Degrees×π/180
Radians=60×π/180
= π/3 radians
Degrees=Radians×180/ π
Degrees=5π/6×180/π (π cancel )
=5×180 /6 =150°
The measure of an angle in radians is the ratio of the length of the arc (l) to the
radius (r) of the circle.
OR
The angle made when the radius is wrapped round the circle.
6.Sector of a Circle
A part of the circumference of a circle is called arc
A point of the circle bounded by an arc and a chord is called segment of a
circle
A part of the circle bounded by the two radii and an arc is called sector of
the circle
l
θ= r
where:
θ = Angle in radians
l = Arc length
r = Radius of the circle
Key Facts:
Solution:
We use the formula:
l
θ= r
where:
20
θ= 50
=0.4 radians
Solution:
l =r∗θ
where:
r=25cm
π
θ=
3 radians
l=25×π/ 3
s =25π / 3 cm
Solution:
r=l / θ
where:
l=62.8m
θ=2 radians
r=62.8 / 2
r =31.4 m
The relationship between degrees and radians is based on the fact that a full
circle is 360° or 2π radians
180°=π radians
8.Trigonometric Ratios
Trigonometric ratios are the relationships between the sides of a right-angled
triangle and its angles. These ratios are used to define the six basic
trigonometric functions.
Q1: Find the value of sinθ if the opposite side is 6 cm and the hypotenuse is
10 cm.
Solution:
opposite
sinθ= hypotenuse
=6 / 10
=0.6
Answer: 0.6
Solution:
1
secθ= cosθ
1
=3
5
=5 / 3
Answer: 5/3
Q3: In a right-angled triangle, if tanθ = 4/3, find sinθ and cosθ.
Solution:
We know:
opposite
tan θ= adjacent
4
= 3
h2=a2+b2
h2¿ √ 4 2+ 32
h2 =√ 16+9
h2¿ √ 25
h= 5
Now,
4 3
sinθ= 5 , cos θ= 5
Solution:
1
csc θ= sinθ
1
= 15 ¿
13
¿
=13 / 5
Answer: 13/5
Q5: If cotθ = 7/24, find tanθ.
Solution:
1
tanθ= cotθ
1
7
= 24 ¿
¿
=24 / 17
Answer: 24/7
9.Pythagorean Identities
Formulas:
1. sin2θ +cos2θ = 1
2. 1+tan2θ=sec2θ
3. 1+cot2θ=csc2θ
Step-by-Step Solutions
3
1. If sin θ= 5 , find cos θ using the identity sin2θ+cos2θ=1
sin2θ+cos2θ=1
( 35 ) +cos θ=1
2 2
9
= 25 +cos2θ=1
Step 3: Solve for cos2θ
9
cos2θ= 1− 25
25 9
cos2θ= 25 − 25
16
cos2θ = 25
√cos2θ = 16
√
4
25
Cos θ = 5
4
2. If tan θ= 3 , find sec θ
1+tan2θ=sec2θ
√
Sec θ= 25
9
5
√sec2θ = 3
5
✅ Final Answer: sec θ= 3
1+cot2θ=csc2θ
1 +22=csc2θ
1 + 42 = csc2θ
csc2θ=52
√csc2θ = √ 5
✅ csc θ=5
The values of trigonometric functions for standard angles (0°, 30°, 45°, 60°,
90°) are important in solving problems.
Questions & Answers Based on the Table
Solution:
From the table:
1 1
sin30° = 2 , cos 60°= 2
Solution:
From the table:
Solution:
From the table:
Answer: 0
Solution:
Using identity: sin2θ+cos2θ=1
For θ=45
1 1
=( √2 )2 +( √2 ) 2
=1+ 1
2 2
=1
Answer: 1
Solution:
From the table:
1
tan30° =
√3
, tan60° = √ 3
1
= × √3
√3
=1
Answer: 1
11.Pythagoras Theorem
h2=a2+b2
Where:
Q1: The two legs of a right-angled triangle are 6 cm and 8 cm. Find the
hypotenuse.
Solution:
Using Pythagoras theorem:
h2=62+82
h2=36+64
h2=100
h = 10
Answer: 10 cm
Q2: A right-angled triangle has a hypotenuse of 13 cm and one side of 5 cm.
Find the other side.
Solution:
Using Pythagoras theorem:
h2=a2+b2
132= 52 + b2
169=25+b2
b2=169−25=144b
b=144
b= 12
Answer: 12 cm
Solution:
Using Pythagoras theorem:
h2=a2+b2
152=92+h2
225=81+h2
h2=225−81
h=144
h = 12
Answer: 12 m
Q4: A triangle has sides of length 7 cm, 24 cm, and 25 cm. Is it a right-
angled triangle?
Solution:
Using Pythagoras theorem:
h2=a2+b2
h^2 = a^2 + b^2
Check if 252=242+72
625=576+49
625 = 576 + 49
625=625(True)
Q5: The diagonal of a rectangle is 13 cm, and one of its sides is 5 cm. Find
the other side.
Solution:
A rectangle forms two right-angled triangles with its diagonal as the
hypotenuse.
Using Pythagoras theorem:
h2=a2+b2
132=52+b2
169=25+b2
b2=169−25
b2=144
b= 12
Answer: 12 cm
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What is the value of sin 90°?
a) 0
b) 1
c) ∞
d) -1
✔ Answer: b) 1
✔ Answer: The six trigonometric ratios are sine (sinθ), cosine (cosθ), tangent
(tanθ), cosecant (cscθ), secant (secθ), and cotangent (cotθ). They are defined
as follows in a right-angled triangle:
sinθ=opposite / hypotenuse
cosθ=adjacent / hypotenuse
tanθ=opposite adjacent
cscθ=hypotenuse /opposite
secθ=hypotenuse / adjacent
cotθ=adjacent / opposite
✔ Answer: 1/2
✔ Answer: 45°
✔ Answer: 0
Q10: If cotθ = 3/4, find secθ.
✔ Answer: 5/4
✔ Answer: 1
✔ Answer: 1
Q15: Find the height of a tower if the length of its shadow is 10 m and the
angle of elevation is 45°.