Calculating the Area of a Triangle using the Sine Rule

Calculating the Area of a Triangle using the Sine Rule

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Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how to calculate the area of a triangle using the formula 1/2 ab sinC. It provides an example calculation, a proof of the formula using trigonometry, and a practical application for calculating the area of a field. Additionally, it demonstrates how to work backwards from a given area to find an angle. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of having two sides and the included angle for using this formula.

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1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the relationship between the sides of a triangle and the sine of the included angle in the area formula?

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3 mins • 1 pt

In the context of the sine rule, how would you approach calculating the area of a field divided into two triangles?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe how to rearrange the formula for the area of a triangle to solve for an angle given the area.

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