Trigonometry Basics Quiz

What does the Greek word 'triganon' mean in the context of trigonometry?

• Measure

• Angle

• Triangle

• Circle

Which side of a right triangle is opposite the right angle?

• Base

• Hypotenuse

• Opposite side

• Adjacent side

In the mnemonic SOHCAHTOA, what does the 'S' in 'SOH' stand for?

• Square

• Side

• Secant

• Sine

If the opposite side of a right triangle is 6 and the hypotenuse is 7, what is the sine of the angle?

• 7/5

• 7/6

• 6/7

• 5/7

In a right triangle, if the adjacent side is 45 meters and the angle is 35 degrees, which trigonometric function would you use to find the opposite side?

• Sine

• Cosine

• Tangent

• Secant

What is the value of x if the hypotenuse is 25 meters and the angle is 55 degrees?

• 31.51 meters

• 29.24 meters

• 25 meters

• 14.34 meters

Why is trigonometry important in real life?

• It helps in understanding complex numbers.

• It is not important in real life.

• It is useful in various real-life applications.

• It is only used in academic settings.

In the Eiffel Tower example, what is the angle of elevation used to find the distance from the base?

• 60 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 90 degrees

What is the distance from the base of the Eiffel Tower if the height is 300 meters and the angle of elevation is 45 degrees?

• 450 meters

• 300 meters

• 600 meters

• 150 meters

What is the primary focus of trigonometry as discussed in the video?

• Solving algebraic equations

• Studying relationships in right triangles

• Understanding calculus concepts

• Calculating areas of circles