Trigonometry 1 (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards

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Trigonometry 1
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What are trigonometric ratios?

Relationships between sides & angles in right-angled triangles

sinx°\sin x° formula

oppositehypotenuse\frac{opposite}{hypotenuse}

cosx°\cos x° formula

adjacenthypotenuse\frac{adjacent}{hypotenuse}

tanx°\tan x° formula

oppositeadjacent\frac{opposite}{adjacent}

How to identify the hypotenuse

Longest side, opposite the right angle

Definition of adjacent side

Side next to the angle (not the hypotenuse)

Definition of opposite side

Side across from the angle you're working with

SOH CAH TOA meaning

sin\sin=Opp/Hyp, cos\cos=Adj/Hyp, tan\tan=Opp/Adj

Purpose of inverse trig functions

Find an angle from a ratio

Required calculator mode for trigonometry

Degree mode (look for 'D' symbol on display)

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