This video tutorial covers the use of the unit circle and special angles in trigonometry to find exact values for trigonometric ratios. It reviews key concepts such as SOHCAHTOA, similar triangles, reference angles, the unit circle, and the CAST rule. The tutorial also explains how to use special triangles to determine exact trigonometric values and provides example problems to illustrate these concepts. The video concludes with an application problem involving a kite to demonstrate the practical use of trigonometry.

What is the primary purpose of the unit circle in trigonometry?

• To measure angles in degrees

• To calculate the circumference of a circle

• To find the area of a circle

• To determine exact trigonometric values

Which acronym helps remember the ratios of sides in a right triangle?

• CAST

• SINE

• SOHCAHTOA

• Pythagorean

What is a reference angle?

• An angle that is always 90 degrees

• The angle between the y-axis and the terminal arm

• The angle between the terminal arm and the closest x-axis

• An angle greater than 180 degrees

In the unit circle, what does the x-coordinate represent?

• The tangent ratio

• The cosine ratio

• The sine ratio

• The secant ratio

According to the CAST rule, which trigonometric function is positive in the third quadrant?

• Tangent

• Cosine

• Secant

• Sine

What are the angles in radians for the special isosceles triangle?

• π/6 and π/6

• π/2 and π/2

• π/4 and π/4

• π/3 and π/6

How do you find the tangent of 11π/6 using reference angles?

• Use the reference angle π/4 and make it negative

• Use the reference angle π/6 and make it negative

• Use the reference angle π/6 and make it positive

• Use the reference angle π/4 and make it positive

What is the reciprocal of the cosine function?

• Cosecant

• Sine

• Tangent

• Secant

Which trigonometric function is positive in the fourth quadrant according to the CAST rule?

• Cosecant

• Tangent

• Cosine

• Sine

In the kite problem, what trigonometric function is used to find the horizontal displacement?

• Cosecant

• Tangent

• Cosine

• Sine