Trigonometrical Ratios
ICSE · Class 9 · Mathematics
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Basic Concepts and Terminology
- Trigonometry deals with right-angled triangles only at this level
- For any acute angle in a right triangle, we can identify three sides: perpendicular, base, and hypotenuse
- The hypotenuse is always the longest side, opposite to the right angle
Six Trigonometrical Ratios
- There are six trigonometrical ratios: sin, cos, tan, cot, sec, cosec
- These ratios are defined as fractions of the sides of a right triangle
- Each ratio is a pure number with no units
Reciprocal Relations and Important Identities
- Reciprocal relations connect the six trigonometric ratios in pairs
- These relations are fundamental for solving trigonometric equations
- The quotient relations connect ratios of the same angle
Problem-Solving Techniques
- Given one trigonometric ratio, you can find all other ratios using Pythagoras theorem
- Use the relationship between sides to create right triangles
- Apply trigonometric ratios to solve practical problems involving heights and distances
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