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TRIGONOMETRY IN MATHEMATICS; ITS TYPES & BASICS


What is Trigonometry?

Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with specific angles' functions and how they can be used in calculations. In trigonometry, there are six standard functions for angles. Sin (sin), cosine (cos), tangent (tan), cotangent (cot), secant (sec), and cosecant (csc) are their names and abbreviations. 

Because every straight-sided shape can be broken down into a collection of triangles, trigonometry can be found all over geometry. Trigonometry as a distinct mathematical discipline has been credited to Muslim mathematician Nasir al-Din al-Tusi.

Architects, surveyors, astronauts, physicists, engineers, chemists, secret service agents, mountain climbers, hardware technicians, and even crime scene investigators all use trigonometry in their work.


What are the Trigonometric Ratios?


The ratios between the edges of a right triangle are known as trigonometric ratios. Sine (sin), cosine (cos), tangent (tan), cotangent (cot), cosecant (cosec), and secant (sec) are the six trigonometric ratios. 



Sine Ratio

The ratio of the side to the hypotenuse that is opposite the angle is called the sine function (sin). Sine = Opposite ÷ Hypotenuse.

Cosine Ratio

The ratio of the adjacent leg (the side of the triangle that connects the angle to the right angle) to the hypotenuse is known as the cosine function (cos). Cosine = Adjacent ÷ Hypotenuse

Tangent Ratio

The ratio of the opposite side to the portion that is adjacent is what is referred to as the tangent function (tan). Tangent = Opposite ÷ Adjacent. 

Hypotenuse

In a right triangle, the side opposite the 90-degree angle is the hypotenuse; The opposite side is the side that is opposite to angle A. The terms perpendicular and base are occasionally used for the opposite and adjacent sides, respectively. It is the longest side of the triangle and one of the two sides adjacent to angle A. 



The adjacent leg is the other side that is adjacent to angle A. The opposite side is the side opposite to angle A. Mnemonics are covered further down. The value of a trigonometric ratio is only determined by angle A because of the similarity of any two right triangles with the same acute angle A. The cosecant, secant, and cotangent, respectively, are the reciprocals of these functions.


The cosine, cotangent, and cosecant are so named on the grounds that they are individually the sine, digression, and secant of the integral point shortened to "co-". Using these functions, the law of cosines and the law of sines can be used to answer almost any question about any triangle. 

As soon as two sides and their included angle, two sides and a side, or three sides are known, these laws can be used to calculate the remaining angles and sides of any triangle.


What are the Trigonometry Basics?


Sine, cosine, and tangent are trigonometry's three fundamental functions. The derived cotangent, secant, and cosecant functions are based on these three functions. These functions serve as the foundation for all trigonometrical notions. Therefore, in order to further comprehend trigonometry, we must first comprehend these functions and their respective formulas.

If θ is the angle in a right-angled triangle, then 

Sin θ = Perpendicular/Hypotenuse

Cos θ = Base/Hypotenuse

Tan θ = Perpendicular/Base

Perpendicular is the side opposite to the angle θ.

The base is the adjacent side to the angle θ.

The hypotenuse is the side opposite to the right angle

The other three functions i.e. cot, sec, and cosec depend on tan, cos, and sin respectively, such as:

Cot θ = 1/tan θ

Sec θ = 1/cos θ

Cosec θ = 1/sin θ

Hence, 

Cot θ = Base/Perpendicular

Sec θ = Hypotenuse/Base

Cosec θ = Hypotenuse/Perpendicular

Example: Basit climbs 150 feet tall hill and finds that the angle of depression that is 72.3 degrees from his starting point. How high is he from the ground?

Solution: Let m be the height above the ground.

To find: Value of m

Height = 150 feet

Angle = 72.3 degrees

Sin 72.3° = 0.953

To solve m, use the sine ratio.

Sin 72.3° = m/150

0.953 = m/150

m= 150 x 0.953

m=142.95 feet  Ans

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