Mathematics Advanced: Trigonometric Functions

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Radians

  • Radians are a fundamental component of year 11 and 12 Trigonometry
  • They are another unit for angle, like degrees
  • They can be calculated from degrees using the following formula:

Radians=Degrees180π

Degrees=Radiansπ180

Radians Mnemonic

  • Here’s an easy way to remember radians conversions:
sin(0)sin(0)02cos(90)cosπ2
sin(π6)sin(30)12cos(60)cosπ3
sin(π4)sin(45)22cos(45)cosπ4
sin(π3)sin(60)32cos(30)cosπ6
sin(π2)sin(90)42cos(0)cos(0)
⬆ The number in the square root: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4

Sine and Cosine Rule

Sine Rule

sin(A)a=sin(B)b=sin(C)c

A
A
B
B
C
C
a
a
b
b
c
c
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Cosine Rule

Sides: a=b2+c22bccosA

Angles: A=cos1b2+c2a22bc

A
A
B
B
C
C
a
a
b
b
c
c
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