Applications of trignometry

1. Application of Trigonometry
-Abhijit H Jadhav (Roll no 02 )
- Vasudev Bagal(Roll no 03 )
- Rupesh K Bandal(Roll no 04 )
“Mathematics may not teach us how to add love or minus
hate. But it gives us every reason to hope that every problem
has a solution.”

2.  Overview
 Introduction
 History
 Trigonometric Function
 Height and Distance
 Architecture
 Astronomy
 Geology
 Navigation and Oceanography
 Bibliography

3.  Introduction
 Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that studies
relationships between the sides and angles of triangles,
particularly right triangles.
 It is not only involved triangles but also involved behind how
sound and light move.
 The principle Trigonometric
functions are sine, cosine and
tangent.
 It is very useful in the world of
architecture, geology, astronomy
etc.

4.  History
 The word trigonometry is a 16th-century Latin derivative
from the Greek words for triangle (trigōnon) and measure
(metron).
 The origins of trigonometry can be traced to the civilizations
of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley, more
than 4000 years ago.
 According to Victor Katz in “A History of
Mathematics (3rd Edition)” (Pearson,
2008), trigonometry developed primarily
from the needs of Greek and Indian
astronomers.
 The Trigonometric field emerged in
the Hellenistic world during the 3rd
century BC from applications
of geometry to astronomical studies.

5.  A Trigonometric function is the ratio of certain parts of the
triangle.
 The ratios are:
 Trigonometric function
a
c
b
ө A
B
C
Sinθ=
Cos θ=
Tan θ=
Perpendicular
Base
Base
Perpendicular
Hypotenuse
Hypotenuse
=
=
= a
b
c
a
b
c
Degree 0 30 45 60 90
Sin 0 1/2 1/√2 √3/2 1
Cos 1 √3/2 1/√2 1/2 0
Tan 0 1/√3 1 √3 ND
Cosec ND 2 √2 2/√3 1
Sec 1 2/√3 √2 2 ND
Cot ND √3 1 1/√3 0

6.  Application of Trigonometry
 Find Height and distances.
 In the Architecture of the buildings.
 In the Astronomy
 In the Geology
 In the navigation purpose
 In the Oceanography.

7.  Height and distances
 Trigonometry is used to find the height, distance and depth of
anything easily by certain fundamentals.
 Angle of elevation: It the angle made with the horizontal when
the observer raises his eyes position.
 Angle of depression: It the angle made with the horizontal when
the observer lowers his eyes position.
 It’s a very easy technique. Demonstration
Sin θ = Perpendicular/Hypotenuse
Sin 23 = 2500/x
0.39 = 2500/x
X = 2500/0.39
X = 6410 m

8.  Architecture
 Architects use trigonometry to
describe the shapes and forms of a
building using numerical
equations. These equations are
translated easily by any contractor to
reproduce the exact building the
architect had in mind.
 Architects use trigonometry to
calculate structural load, roof slopes,
ground surfaces and many other
aspects, including sun shading and
light angles.
 Architecture remains one of the most
important sectors of our society as
they plan the design of buildings and
ensure that they are able to withstand
pressures from inside.
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9.  Astronomy
 Trigonometry was used in astronomy since ancient time.
 Trigonometry is used to measure the distance to nearby stars.
 In 240 B.C , a mathematician named Eratosthenes discovered the
radius if the earth using trigonometry and geometry.
 In 2001, a group of European astronomers did an experiment to
find the distance of Venus from the Sun about 10,50,00,000 Km.
 Astronomers use the
method of parallax, or the
movement of the star against
the background as we orbit
the sun, to discover new
information about galaxies.

10.  Geology
 Trigonometry is used in geology to estimate the true dip of
bedding angles. Calculating the true dip allows geologists to
determine the slope stability.
 Although not often
regarded as an integral
profession, geologists
contribute to the safety of
many building foundations.
 Any adverse bedding
conditions can result in
slope failure and the entire
collapse of a structure.

11.  Navigation and Oceanography
 It is used in navigation to
find the distance of the
shore from a point in the
sea.
It is used in oceanography
in calculating the height of
tides in oceans.

12.  Bibliography
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trigonometry
 http://malini-math.blogspot.in
 http:// www.mathsisfun.com
 https:// www.mathwarehouse.com/trigonometry/
 https:// www.mathportal.org
 https:// www.analyzemath.com/Trigonometry