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All You Need to know about Trigonometry Angles

In this article, we will see about trigonometry and its angles. We will also discuss about trigonometry tables and it’s related formulas.

What are trigonometry angles?

An angle is formed by joining two rays that have the same terminus. The sides of the angle are termed the rays, and the vertex of the angle is the common endpoint. The distance between the rays is used to calculate the angle. The measure of an angle is determined by the direction of the rays in relation to one another.

Angles are frequently defined in terms of rotation in trigonometry. Consider one ray that is rotated a predetermined distance around its terminal. An angle is formed by the ray in its starting location before the rotation and the ray in its final, or terminal, position after the rotation. Here the given above vertex is the point around which the ray rotates. The angle’s measurement is determined by the amount of rotation. The starting side of the angle refers to the beam at its initial position before rotation. Above mentioned angle’s terminal side refers to the beam in its final position following rotation. If the rotation was counterclockwise, the angle formed is positive; if the rotation was clockwise, the angle is negative.

The angles formed by the ratios of trigonometric functions are known as trigonometry angles. The study of the connection between angles and triangle sides is known as trigonometry. The angle value is between 0 and 360 degrees. In trigonometry, the key angles are 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°, 180°, 270°, and 360°. Sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant, and cotangent are the six important trigonometric ratios or functions.

Let’s look at the definition of angle and its related terms before we go into trig angles.

Degrees and Radians

Degrees and radians are the two most commonly used angle measurements. A degree is the most common unit of angle measurement. Consider dividing a circle into 360 equal sections and finding the proper angle using 900. In addition, each degree is divided into 60 minutes, which are then divided into 60 seconds. °, ‘, and ” are the symbols for degrees, minutes, and seconds, respectively. Arc minutes and arc seconds are other terms for minutes and seconds.

Angles are employed to measure in radians in addition to practical geometry in mathematics. The radius of a circle with a 1 radian angle determines the length of an arc. Because the circumference of a whole circle is 2r. 

Trigonometry tables of all angles

The table of trigonometric ratios will assist us in determining the values of trigonometric standard angles.

0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, and 90° are the standard angles for trigonometrical ratios.

When solving trigonometrical problems, the values of trigonometrical ratios of standard angles are crucial. As a result, the value of the trigonometrical ratios of these standard angles must be remembered. The standard angles’ sine, cosine, and tangent are listed in the table below.

The trigonometry table is so crucial, as it is impossible to solve numerous trigonometry issues without it. The values of several trigonometric functions can be found in the trigonometry table. The table also depicts how the trigonometry functions or ratios are related to one another.

The trigonometric ratios are related to each other in the trigonometry value table, with variations in taking the different trigonometric ratios of sin, cosine, secant, cosecant, tangent, and cotangent. Calculators and sophisticated computers can generate trigonometric functions on demand, but they must use special libraries of mathematical codes. These trigonometric tables will greatly simplify your work. You only need to memorise this table, and the majority of the sums will be simple to answer.

Angles

30°

45°

60°

90°

SinA

0

1/2

1/√2

√3/2

1

CosA

1

√3/2

1/√2

1/2

0

tanA

0

1/√3

1

√3

Not defined

SecA

1

2/√3

√2

2

0

cosecA

0

2

√2

2/√3

1

cotA

Not defined

√3

1

2

0

When using alternative trigonometric ratios, however, there may be some difference in the instance. The trigonometry functions are most commonly used in the overall measurement of the right triangle. You may calculate the overall area of a triangle using suitable trigonometry formulas.

The trigonometry table is so crucial, as it is impossible to solve numerous trigonometry issues without it. The values of several trigonometric functions can be found in the trigonometry table. The table also depicts how the trigonometry functions or ratios are related to one another.

When using alternative trigonometric ratios, however, there may be some difference in the instance. The trigonometry functions are most commonly used in the overall measurement of the right triangle. You may calculate the overall area of a triangle using suitable trigonometry formulas.

Trigonometry angles formulae

Supplementary angles 

Sin(π-a) = sin a

Cos(π-a)= -cos a

Tan (π-a) = − tana

cot (π-a) = -cot a

Complementary angles

Sin(π/2-a)= cos a

Cos(π/2-a) = sin a

Tan(π/2-a)= cot a

Identities of the Sum and Difference

sin(x+y)=sinxcosy+cosxsiny

cos(x+y) = cosxcosy-sinxsiny

 tan(x+y)=(tanx+tany)/( 1+tanxtany)

Sin(x-y)= sinxcosy-cosxsiny

cos(x–y) = sinxsiny+cosxcosy 

Tan(x-y) = (tanx-tany)/ (1+ tanxtany)

Identities with Two Angles

  • sin(2x) = 2sin(x)cos(x)
  • Cos(2x)= cos2x-sin2x
  • Tan(2x)= 2tan(x)/1+tan2x

Triple Identities

sin 3 A= 3 sin A – 4 sin3

Cos3A= 4cos3A-3cosA

Tan3A=3tanA-tan3A/1-3tan2A

Conclusion

In this article we have gone through all the trigonometry and it’s formula. What are trigonometry angles and we have also seen various all the angles with the table. We have connected all the trigonometry angles and it’s the related formula. We have also seen all the trigonometry angles and its related formula which will help us to deal with various questions.

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