What is the unit circle and how do you find points on the unit circle

What is the unit circle and how do you find points on the unit circle

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains the concept of the unit circle, starting with its basic equation and coordinates. It explores radian measures and demonstrates how to find common angle coordinates, such as pi/2 and pi/4, using the Pythagorean theorem. The tutorial also covers finding coordinates for pi/6 using special triangles, emphasizing the importance of these points for future lessons.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the equation of a unit circle?

x^2 + y^2 = 1

x^2 + y^2 = 4

x^2 + y^2 = 0

x^2 + y^2 = 2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a basic coordinate on the unit circle?

1, 1

0, 2

0, 1

2, 0

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the x-coordinate for the angle pi/4 on the unit circle?

1/2

sqrt(3)/2

sqrt(2)/2

1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which theorem is used to find the coordinates for pi/4?

Pythagorean theorem

Binomial theorem

Fundamental theorem of calculus

Remainder theorem

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the y-coordinate for the angle pi/6 on the unit circle?

sqrt(3)/2

1/2

1

sqrt(2)/2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which special triangle is used to find the coordinates for pi/6?

Scalene triangle

Equilateral triangle

45-45-90 triangle

30-60-90 triangle

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to understand the derived coordinates on the unit circle?

They are not important

They are used for drawing

They are only for decoration

They are used in the next chapters