Applications of Trigonometry

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In a right triangle, the angle opposite the hypotenuse is called the:

  1. Adjacent angle

  2. Opposite angle

  3. Hypotenuse angle

  4. Complementary angle


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In a right triangle, the angle opposite the hypotenuse is known as the opposite angle.

The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the:

  1. Adjacent and opposite sides

  2. Opposite and hypotenuse sides

  3. Adjacent and hypotenuse sides

  4. All sides


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pythagorean theorem relates the squares of the sides of a right triangle.

The sine of an angle is defined as the ratio of the:

  1. Opposite side to the adjacent side

  2. Opposite side to the hypotenuse

  3. Adjacent side to the hypotenuse

  4. Hypotenuse to the opposite side


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The sine of an angle is calculated by dividing the opposite side by the hypotenuse.

The cosine of an angle is defined as the ratio of the:

  1. Adjacent side to the hypotenuse

  2. Opposite side to the hypotenuse

  3. Adjacent side to the opposite side

  4. Hypotenuse to the adjacent side


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The cosine of an angle is calculated by dividing the adjacent side by the hypotenuse.

The tangent of an angle is defined as the ratio of the:

  1. Opposite side to the adjacent side

  2. Adjacent side to the opposite side

  3. Hypotenuse to the opposite side

  4. Hypotenuse to the adjacent side


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tangent of an angle is calculated by dividing the opposite side by the adjacent side.

Trigonometry is commonly used in:

  1. Navigation

  2. Surveying

  3. Astronomy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Trigonometry has applications in various fields, including navigation, surveying, and astronomy.

In navigation, trigonometry is used to:

  1. Calculate the distance between two points

  2. Determine the direction of travel

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Trigonometry is used in navigation to calculate distances and directions.

In surveying, trigonometry is used to:

  1. Measure distances and angles

  2. Create maps and plans

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Trigonometry is used in surveying to measure distances and angles, which are then used to create maps and plans.

In astronomy, trigonometry is used to:

  1. Calculate the distance to stars and planets

  2. Determine the position of celestial bodies

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Trigonometry is used in astronomy to calculate distances and positions of celestial bodies.

A surveyor measures the angle of elevation to the top of a building to be 30 degrees. If the distance from the surveyor to the base of the building is 100 meters, what is the height of the building?

  1. 50 meters

  2. 75 meters

  3. 100 meters

  4. 125 meters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Using trigonometry, the height of the building can be calculated using the tangent function.

A ship is sailing at a speed of 15 knots (nautical miles per hour). If the ship changes course by 45 degrees, what is the new direction of travel?

  1. 135 degrees

  2. 225 degrees

  3. 315 degrees

  4. 45 degrees


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Trigonometry can be used to determine the new direction of travel based on the original direction and the angle of change.

A pilot is flying an airplane at an altitude of 30,000 feet. If the pilot wants to descend to an altitude of 20,000 feet while maintaining a constant angle of descent of 10 degrees, what is the horizontal distance traveled by the airplane?

  1. 10,000 feet

  2. 15,000 feet

  3. 20,000 feet

  4. 25,000 feet


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trigonometry can be used to calculate the horizontal distance traveled based on the altitude change and the angle of descent.

A radio tower is 100 meters tall. If the angle of elevation from a point on the ground to the top of the tower is 30 degrees, what is the horizontal distance between the point and the base of the tower?

  1. 50 meters

  2. 75 meters

  3. 100 meters

  4. 125 meters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trigonometry can be used to calculate the horizontal distance using the tangent function.

A Ferris wheel has a diameter of 50 meters. If a passenger is at the highest point of the wheel, what is the angle between the horizontal and the line connecting the passenger to the center of the wheel?

  1. 30 degrees

  2. 45 degrees

  3. 60 degrees

  4. 90 degrees


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

At the highest point of the Ferris wheel, the angle between the horizontal and the line connecting the passenger to the center of the wheel is 90 degrees.

A kite is flying at a height of 100 meters. If the angle of elevation from a point on the ground to the kite is 45 degrees, what is the horizontal distance between the point and the base of the kite?

  1. 50 meters

  2. 75 meters

  3. 100 meters

  4. 125 meters


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Trigonometry can be used to calculate the horizontal distance using the tangent function.

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