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Trigonometrical Ratios

ICSE · Class 9 · Mathematics

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A right-angled triangle with one acute angle labeled as the angle of reference. The sides opposite to the acute angle, adjacent to the acute angle, and opposite to the right angle are clearly labeled
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Key Topics to Revise

1

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
2

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
3

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
4

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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In a rightFor any acute angle ATrigonometrical ratios come in reciprocal pairsWhen one trigonometrical ratio is given

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