Chapter 8 - Introduction to Trigonometry Class 10 Maths - Google Docs
Chapter 8 - Introduction to Trigonometry Class 10 Maths - Google Docs
8.1 Introduction
rigonometry is the study of the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles. It has
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applications in various fields, including physics, engineering, and astronomy.
Other ratios:
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● osecant:cscθ=1sinθ\csc \theta = \frac{1}{\sin \theta}
● Secant:secθ=1cosθ\sec \theta = \frac{1}{\cos \theta}
● Cotangent:cotθ=1tanθ\cot \theta = \frac{1}{\tan \theta}
\begin{array}{c|c|c|c|c|c} \theta & 0^\circ & 30^\circ & 45^\circ & 60^\circ & 90^\circ \\\n\hline \sin
\theta & 0 & \frac{1}{2} & \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} & \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} & 1 \\ \cos \theta & 1 &
\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} & \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} & \frac{1}{2} & 0 \\ \tan \theta & 0 & \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}} & 1 &
\sqrt{3} & \text{Not defined} \\ \end{array}
1×1=1 1 \times 1 = 1
Summary
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● rigonometric ratios are crucial for solving problems involving right-angled triangles.
● Standard angles and their trigonometric values form the foundation for solving equations and
identities.
● Trigonometric identities help simplify complex expressions and prove mathematical relationships.