Trigonometry 2 (AQA GCSE Maths): Flashcards

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Trigonometry 2
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SOH in SOH CAH TOA

sin=opphyp\sin = \frac{\text{opp}}{\text{hyp}}

CAH in SOH CAH TOA

cos=adjhyp\cos = \frac{\text{adj}}{\text{hyp}}

TOA in SOH CAH TOA

tan=oppadj\tan = \frac{\text{opp}}{\text{adj}}

Opposite side in a right-angled triangle

Side directly across from the angle

Adjacent side in a right-angled triangle

Side next to the angle (not the hypotenuse)

Hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle

Longest side, opposite the right angle

Angle of elevation

Angle measured upwards from horizontal

Angle of depression

Angle measured downwards from horizontal

Where are elevation/depression angles measured from?

The horizontal line

Elevation & depression angles relationship

Form alternate angles (equal with parallel lines)

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