chapter 5 trigonometric functions section 5.2 trigonometric functions of acute angles
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Chapter 5Trigonometric Functions
Section 5.2Trigonometric Functions of Acute Angles
Trigonometric Functions of Acute Angles
When working with right triangles, it is convenient to refer to the side opposite an angle or the side adjacent to (next to) an angle.
Trigonometric Functions of Acute Angles
Consider an angle q in the right triangle shown below. Let x and y represent the lengths, respectively, of the adjacent and opposite side of the triangle, and let r be the length of the hypotenuse. Six possible ratios can be formed:
Trigonometric Functions of Acute Angles
sin q = csc q =
cos q = sec q =
tan q = cot q =
Trigonometric Functions of Acute Angles
Example 1
Find the six trigonometric functions of q for the triangle given in the Figure 5.32 below.
Example 2
Given that q is and acute angle andcos q = , find tan q.
Trigonometric Functions of Special Angles
Special Angles
Trigonometric Functions of Special Angles
Example
Find the exact value of sin2450 + cos2600.
Reciprocal Functions
sin q = cos q =
tan q = sec q =
csc q = cot q =
Applications
From a point 115 feet from the base of a redwood tree, the angle of elevation to the top of the tree is 64.30. Find the height of the tree to the nearest foot.
Applications
If the distance from a plane to a radar station is 160 miles and the angle of depression is 330, find the number of ground miles from a point directly below the plan to the radar station.
Applications
The angle of elevation from point A to the top of a space shuttle is 27.20. From a point 17.5 meters further from the space shuttle, the angle of elevation is 23.90. Find the height of the space shuttle.
Assignment
Section 5.2 - Worksheet