Evaluate for secant when given an angle in radians

Evaluate for secant when given an angle in radians

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to locate angles on the unit circle, specifically focusing on 3π/2. It covers the basics of the unit circle, the significance of π, π/2, and 3π/2, and how to find the secant of an angle using the unit circle. The tutorial concludes with a discussion on the undefined nature of secant at certain points and addresses questions related to the topic.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the angle 3π/2 equivalent to on the unit circle?

π

π/2

3π/2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which coordinate corresponds to the angle 3π/2 on the unit circle?

(-1, 0)

(0, -1)

(0, 1)

(1, 0)

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the secant of an angle defined in terms of cosine?

Secant is the same as cosine

Secant is the tangent of the angle

Secant is the reciprocal of sine

Secant is the reciprocal of cosine

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the secant of 3π/2 undefined?

Because sine is zero at this angle

Because the angle is not on the unit circle

Because cosine is zero at this angle

Because tangent is zero at this angle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What must you do if a point is not on the unit circle?

Ignore the point

Estimate the value

Draw a right triangle

Use a calculator