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What is Trigonometry

Authored by Jennifer Ryan

Mathematics

9th Grade

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What is Trigonometry
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is trigonometry primarily concerned with?

The calculation of the area of triangles

The history of Greek mathematics

The study of the relationship between angles and sides in triangles

The study of mathematical symbols

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What symbol is commonly used to represent an angle in trigonometry?

Alpha

Theta

Beta

Sigma

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle?

The side adjacent to the right angle

The side opposite the smallest angle

The side opposite the right angle

The shortest side of the triangle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which side is known as the 'opposite' in the context of a right-angled triangle?

The side adjacent to the given angle

The side opposite a given angle other than the right angle

The longest side of the triangle

The side opposite the right angle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the 'adjacent' refer to in a right-angled triangle?

The side opposite the right angle

The longest side of the triangle

The side opposite the given angle

The side next to both the right angle and the given angle

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the hypotenuse considered special in a right-angled triangle?

Because it is always horizontal

Because it is opposite the right angle and is the longest side

Because it is parallel to the base

Because it is the shortest side

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can the sides of a triangle change when labeling them as opposite, adjacent, or hypotenuse?

The labels change based on the triangle's size

The labels change based on which angle is being considered

The labels remain constant regardless of the angle

The labels change based on the triangle's orientation

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