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= Trig Functions and Right Triangles =
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* Opposite, Adjacent, Hypotenuse Lengths
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** Simple problems using right triangles with 30, 45 or 60 degree angles.
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** Right triangle problems with insufficient data so that answer must be expressed in terms of that parameter. (ie. no calculators)
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** Given sine or cosine of an acute angle, determine an appropriate triangle and then the other trig functions
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* Application using acute angles
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** Angle of elevation
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** Angle of depression
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* Decimal Degrees vs Degrees, Minutes and Seconds
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** Convert DD to DMS
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** Convert DMS to DD
   
 
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Revision as of 18:36, 3 October 2011

Trig Functions and Right Triangles

  • Opposite, Adjacent, Hypotenuse Lengths
    • Simple problems using right triangles with 30, 45 or 60 degree angles.
    • Right triangle problems with insufficient data so that answer must be expressed in terms of that parameter. (ie. no calculators)
    • Given sine or cosine of an acute angle, determine an appropriate triangle and then the other trig functions
  • Application using acute angles
    • Angle of elevation
    • Angle of depression
  • Decimal Degrees vs Degrees, Minutes and Seconds
    • Convert DD to DMS
    • Convert DMS to DD

ModelCourses/Trigonometry