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    S5. Mathematics Quiz 11 (CH11 Applications in Trigonometry) Name:_____________ Class: 5___ Class No: ___ Marks: ____ / ____ Answer all questions Section A (1 mark each) 2011-CE-MATH 2 Q24 1. The figure shows a prism ABCDEF with a right-angled triangle as the cross-section. The angle between BE and the plane ABCD is A. ABE. B. CBE. C. DBE. D. EBF. 2011-CE-MATH 2 Q50 2. In the figure‚ ABCDEFGH is a cuboid. If FHG = x‚ BFG = y and HBG = z‚ then tan z = A. tan x tan y. B.

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    Shawnje Granville Benjamin Banneker Academy January 17‚2013 Trigonometry TRIGANOMETRY The history of algebra goes way back in time (more than 4000 years . Algebra is a sub within mathematics‚ but for historical reasons‚ the word "algebra" has three meanings that can all suffice in defining the word or term . Algebra can mean use of letters and symbols to represent values and their relations‚ especially for solving equations‚major branch of mathematics which studies relations

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    1 CHAPTER 3 PLANE AND SPHERICAL TRIGONOMETRY 3.1 Introduction It is assumed in this chapter that readers are familiar with the usual elementary formulas encountered in introductory trigonometry. We start the chapter with a brief review of the solution of a plane triangle. While most of this will be familiar to readers‚ it is suggested that it be not skipped over entirely‚ because the examples in it contain some cautionary notes concerning hidden pitfalls. This is followed by a quick review of spherical

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    any challenges that I face‚ like Honors Trigonometry. Math has been my best subject throughout school. However‚ in my first semester of Honors Trigonometry‚ I was repeatedly getting C’s on tests‚ which resulted in me earning a B first semester. When I considered dropping the class‚ I recalled what I had to do to get my axel back. Keeping that in mind‚ I decided to stick it through in Honors Trigonometry. I directed more of my time and energy on Trigonometry homework and studied harder throughout the

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    MA1310 College Mathematics II LESSON PLAN WEEK 5 Dr. Tonjes September 2011 LESSON: Oblique Triangles‚ Laws of Sines and Cosines INTRODUCTION: Student will demonstrate how to apply laws of sines and cosines to oblique triangles. OBJECTIVES: After completing this unit‚ the student will be able to: 6. Use the Law of Sines and the Law of Cosines to solve oblique triangle problems. 6.1. Summarize the Law of Sines. 6.2. Find the area of an oblique triangle using the sine function

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    Right Triangle Trigonometry Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics involving the study of triangles‚ and has applications in fields such as engineering‚ surveying‚ navigation‚ optics‚ and electronics. Also the ability to use and manipulate trigonometric functions is necessary in other branches of mathematics‚ including calculus‚ vectors and complex numbers. Right-angled Triangles In a right-angled triangle the three sides are given special names. The side opposite the right angle is called the

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    Unit 4 – Trigonomitry Quiz True or False Questions‚ circle your answer. 1. cos(α)=opposite/adjacent true false 2. sin(54)=3.4/2.7 true false for: 3. sin(α)/a=sin(β)/b is the same as a/sin(β)=b/sin(α) true false 4. SohCahToa is not the same as primary trigonomic ratios true false 5. The cosine law is: cos(γ)=(a²+b²-c²)/(2ab) true false Multiple Choice‚ mark your answer(s). 1. sin(20°)=45.9/c a.) c=88.79 b.) c=134.21

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    To start the experiment‚ weigh the mass of the cart with the picket fence and record the mass on an excel worksheet. The combined weight of the cart and the picket fence will be referred to as M. After weighing the cart with the picket fence‚ assemble the dynamic track by installing the photogate at an appropriate position. Additionally‚ install the pulley at the applicable end of the dynamic track. Next‚ hook up the inextensible string to the end of the cart. The attached string should be facing

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    Pythagorean Theorem: Some False Proofs Even smart people make mistakes. Some mistakes are getting published and thus live for posterity to learn from. I ’ll list below some fallacious proofs of the Pythagorean theorem that I came across. Some times the errors are subtle and involve circular reasoning or fact misinterpretation. On occasion‚ a glaring error is committed in logic and leaves one wondering how it could have avoided being noticed by the authors and editors. Proof 1 One such error appears

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    Gibbs Award (1921) Spouse Pierre Curie (1859–1906) Children Irène Joliot-Curie (1897–1956) Ève Curie (1904–2007) Signature Humble beginnings Marie Curie is remembered for her discovery of radium and polonium‚ and her huge contribution to the fight against cancer. Born Maria Sklodowska on November 7‚ 1867 in Warsaw‚ Poland‚ she was the youngest of five children of poor school teachers. After her mother died and her father could no longer support her she become a governess;

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