Introduction to Trigonometry for Calculating Forces in Trusses

Introduction to Trigonometry for Calculating Forces in Trusses

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Architecture, Physics, Science

10th Grade - University

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The video tutorial covers the basics of calculating forces in trusses, starting with a review of the Pythagorean theorem and moving into trigonometry concepts like SOHCAHTOA. It explains how to use trigonometry to find missing side lengths and angles in right triangles. The tutorial also discusses how to split forces in trusses into horizontal and vertical components, using trigonometric functions to calculate these components based on given angles.

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