Trigonometry

Trigonometric functions

Trigonometric functions Trigonometric functions Unit Circle radius is 1 (Unity): Before we dive into the trigonometric functions, it is understood that the student already knows the following: -Basic knowledge of similar triangles. -Definition of circle. […]

Trigonometry

The passing Airplane

The passing Airplane The passing Airplane A navigator on board a ship at anchormeasures the angle of inclination of 28 degrees to an approaching airplane at exactly 10:59:50Hrs. The altitude of the plane at that […]

Trigonometry

Navigation and Trigonometry

Navigation and Trigonometry Each point is identified by a pair of coordinates, the intersection of a meridian and a parallel. The Latitude is the parallel. The Equator is the parallel located at . Moving North, […]

Trigonometry

Spherical trigonometry

Spherical trigonometry The spherical trigonometry is the branch of spherical geometry which deals with spherical triangles defined by great circles on the sphere. It allows us to calculate the trigonometric functions of the sides and […]

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Trigonometry

Selected Trigonometry Exercises

Selected Trigonometry Exercises These are the selected trigonometry exercises and problems to solidify the concepts shown in this site. Exercise 1: A surveyor observes that at a point , located on level ground a distance […]

Trigonometry

Hyperbolic functions

Hyperbolic functions We have used some hyperbolic functions relations in some of our chapters. This is a summary of these functions to enable us to use them in future chapters. We’ll go through their definitions […]

Trigonometry

Unit Circle, important angles

Unit Circle, important angles Now that we have seen some of the trigonometric functions, it is time to start putting elements together to get ready for solving trigonometric problems. In this part of our trigonometry adventure, we […]