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Introduction to Trigonometry

Meghalaya Board · Class 10 · Mathematics

Quick revision notes for Introduction to Trigonometry — Meghalaya Board Class 10 Mathematics. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Basic Trigonometric Ratios

  • Six trigonometric ratios are defined for acute angles in right triangles
  • Primary ratios: sine (sin), cosine (cos), tangent (tan)
  • Secondary ratios: cosecant (cosec), secant (sec), cotangent (cot)
2

Trigonometric Ratios of Specific Angles

  • Standard angles: 0°, 30°, 45°, 60°, 90°
  • Values derived using special triangles (45-45-90 and 30-60-90)
  • sin A increases from 0 to 1 as A increases from 0° to 90°
3

Trigonometric Identities

  • Identities are equations true for all permissible values of angles
  • Three fundamental identities derived from Pythagoras theorem
  • Used to simplify expressions and solve equations

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In a right triangle ABCKey trigonometric valuesThree fundamental identities derived from PythagorasSteps to solve problems

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