How to evaluate trig functions with the unit circle

How to evaluate trig functions with the unit circle

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains the process of graphing angles, understanding reference angles, and using the unit circle. It covers the definitions and calculations of trigonometric functions such as sine, cosine, tangent, and their reciprocals. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts and provides step-by-step instructions for calculating these values, especially in different quadrants of the unit circle.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reference angle for 4π/3?

π/4

π/6

2π/3

π/3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which point on the unit circle corresponds to the angle π/3?

(1/2, sqrt(3)/2)

(-1/2, sqrt(3)/2)

(sqrt(3)/2, 1/2)

(-sqrt(3)/2, -1/2)

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which quadrant are both x and y coordinates negative?

Fourth quadrant

Third quadrant

Second quadrant

First quadrant

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the sine of the angle with coordinates (-1/2, -sqrt(3)/2)?

sqrt(3)/2

-1/2

-sqrt(3)/2

1/2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the reciprocal of the cosine function?

Cosecant

Sine

Tangent

Secant