What is Trigonometry?

Lesson 1/1 | Study Time: 180 Min

🔹 What is Trigonometry?

Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that studies the relationships between angles and sides of triangles. It is widely used in engineering, physics, architecture, astronomy, and even computer graphics.


🔹 Why is Trigonometry Important?

✅ Helps in measuring distances in space (astronomy, GPS systems)

✅ Essential for building structures (architecture, construction)

✅ Used in navigation & aviation (airplane routes, ship sailing)

✅ Helps in wave analysis (music, sound engineering)


🔹 Key Trigonometric Concepts







  • Angles (Degrees & Radians)

  • Sine, Cosine, Tangent (Basic Ratios)

  • Right Triangles vs. Non-Right Triangles

  • The Unit Circle
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