Mathematics Dictionary
Dr. K. G. Shih
Trigonometry
Subjects
Symbol Defintion
Example x^2 = square of x
TR 00 |
- Tips
TR 01 |
- Angle in Trigonometry
TR 02 |
- Trigonometric ratio in right triangle
TR 03 |
- Values of trigonometric ratio
TR 04 |
- Functions in varius quadrants
TR 05 |
- Relations between functions
TR 06 |
- Graphs of functions
TR 07 |
- Functions of compound angles
TR 08 |
- Inverse trigonometric functions
TR 09 |
- Trigonometric equations
TR 10 |
- Angles and sides of triangle
TR 11 |
- Identies in trigonometry
TR 12 |
- DeMoivre's theory
TR 13 |
- Trigonmetric series
TR 14 |
- Special topics : sin(18)
TR 15 |
- Functions in polar coordinates
TR 16 |
- Parametric equations
TR 17 |
- Pedal triangle
TR 18 |
- Transformation
TR 19 |
- Ex-central
TR 20 |
- Trigonometric Index
TR 21 |
- Diagrams in Trigonometry
TR 22 |
- Glossary
TR 23 |
- Home work in general
TR 24 |
- References
TR 25 |
- Examples link to program numbers n1 and n2
TR 26 |
- Formula
TR 27 |
- Examples with solutions
Answers
TR 01. Angle in trigonometry
Text and examples
Angle in trigonometry
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1. Unit of angle.
2. Arc length of sector.
3. Area of sectors.
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TR 02. Trigonometric ratio in right triangle
Text and examples
Trigonometric ratio
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1. Defintion.
2. If one ratio is given, find others.
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TR 03. Values of functions
Text and examples
Trigonometric ratio
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1. Special angles 0, 90, 180, 270, 360 degrees
2. Special angles 30, 45, 60 degrees
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TR 04. Functions in various quadrants
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Trigonometric functions in various quadrants
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1. Prove that sin(90-A) = cos(A) and sin(90+A) = cos(A).
2. Prove that sin(180-A) = sin(A) and sin(180+A) = -sin(A).
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TR 05. Relations between functions
Text and examples
Relation between functions
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1. Pythagorean relations.
2. Unit circle and unit hyperbola.
3. Parametric equations.
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TR 06. Graphs of trigonopmetric functions
Text and examples
Graphs of trigonopmetric functions
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1. The sine curve and its period.
2. The tangent curve and its period.
3. The secant curve and its period.
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TR 07. Functions of compound angles
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Functions of compound angles
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1. Sum angles : sin(A+B) = sin(A)*cos(B) + cos(A)*sin(B).
2. Different angles : sin(A-B) = sin(A)*cos(B) - cos(A)*sin(B).
3. Multiple angles.
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TR 08. Inverse trigonometric functions
Text and examples
Inverse trigonometric functions
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1. Properties of inverse function.
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TR 09. Trigonometric equations
Text and examples
Trigonometric equations
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1. General solution of sin(x) = a.
2. General solution of cos(x) = a.
2. General solution of tan(x) = a.
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TR 10. Angles and sides of triangle
Text and examples
Angles and sides of triangle
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1. Sine law.
2. Cosine law = a.
3. Sin(A) = Sqr(s*(s-a)*(s-b)*(s-c))/(2*b*c).
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TR 11. Identities in Trigonometry
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Angles and sides of triangle
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1. Prove sin(2*A)+sin(2*B)+sin(2*C) = 4*sin(A)*sin(B)*sin(C) if A+B+C = 180°.
2. Prove tan(A)+tan(B)+tan(C) = tan(A)*tan(B)*tan(C) if A+B+C = pi.
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TR 12. DeMoivre's theory
Text and examples
Angles and sides of triangle
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1. cis(A)^n = cis(n*A) if n is integers
2. cis(A)^(1/n) = cis((2*k*pi+A)/n) where k = 0, 1, 2, ..... (n-1).
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TR 13. Trigonometric series
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Series
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1. sin(x) = x - (x^3)/3! + (x^5)/5! - (x^7)/7! + ......
2. cos(x) = 1 - (x^2)/2! + (x^4)/4! - (x^6)/6! + ......
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TR 14. Special topics
Text and examples
Special topics
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1. S.H.M.
2. Projectiles.
3. Lim[sin(x)/x] = 1.
4. Find sin(18) and cos(18).
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TR 15. Functions in polar coordinates
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Functions in polar coordinates
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1. Graphs of R = a + b*F(p*A/q)^M
2. Graphs of R = 1 + 1*sin(11*A/4)^3
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TR 16. Parametric equation
Text and examples
Index
Highlight : Find graphs
1. What is the graph of x = sec(t) and y = tan(t) ?
2. What is the graph of x = tan(t) and y = sec(t) ?
3. What are the difference between above two graphs ?
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TR 17. Parametric equation
Text and examples
New
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circle : x = cos(t) and y = sin(t)
Hyperbola : x = sec(t) and y = tan(t)
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TR 18. Trnasformation
Text and examples
Trnasformation
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Transform y = sin(x) to y - k = a*sin(k*x + h)
Transform y = cos(x) to y - k = a*cos(k*x + h)
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TR 19. Examples
Text and examples
Examples
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TR 20. Trigonometry Index
Text and examples
Index
Highlight : Find keywords in alphabetic order
Find keyword by two numbers
First number is section number.
Second number is topic number.
How to find keyword ?
Find the section number and topic number of keyword
1st number : Section number
2nd number : Topic number
Remeber these two numbers
Click Back to back subject page
Click "Goto Begin" to top
Click section number to enter the required section
Click topic number
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TR 21. Diagrams in Trigonometry
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Trigonometry Index
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TR 22. Glossry
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Glossary
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TR 23. Home work in general
Subject |
Home work by keyword
Tips
Find home work number
On top of this page, open the web-page including this number
Example : S31 in page S21-40
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TR 24. References
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References
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1. Mathematics on Internet
2. Mathematics on PC Computer
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TR 25. Example
Subject |
Examples by keyword
Tips
Open the example page
Find the question by keywords and remember the the number
Return this page and go to begin
Open the section number
Example : Question numbe is 07 18, then open section 08 and select topic 18
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TR 26. Formula
Subject |
Formula
Tip
Formula in computer language symbols
Read the symbol page and then convert it to math language
Example 1 : x^2 is square of x. Change it as x²
Example 2 : sin(A)^2 is sin²(A)
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TR 27. Examples with solutions (QA)
Topic |
Formulae in geometry
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Q00. Tips
Index and examples
Lesson 20 : Index
Lesson 21 : Application graphic programs
Lesson 22 : Glossary
Lesson 23 : Goto home works
Lesson 24 : References
Lesson 25 : Examples link to section numbers, e.g. 03 02
Lesson 26 : Formulae in trigonometry
Lesson 27 : Select examples with solution (QA)
Highlight tops (Update later)
1. Half angle formula in terms of s in Lesson 10
2. Area of triangle interms of s in TR 10 06
3. Identities in Lesson 11
Run Application graphic program (See Lesson 21)
Step 1 : Run at current location (no download)
Step 2 : Select Yes to run
Notes
1. The application program is only for internet use (Update monthly)
2. Download only available upto end of the month
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