Math For All Students: Trigonometry
What is Trogometry
The word trigonometry is a 16th-century Latin derivative from the Greek words for triangle (trigōnon) and measure (metron). Trigonometry is a branch of mathematics that studies relationships between the sides and angles of triangles. Have you ever played the game, Mario? When you see him so smoothly glide over the road blocks his path is slightly curved. Trigonometry is used to help Mario jump over these obstacles. In construction we need trigonometry to make walls parallel and perpendicular, calculate roof inclination; and the height of the building. In criminology, trigonometry can help to calculate a projectile’s trajectory, or to estimate what might have caused a collision in a car accident. The sine and cosine functions are fundamental to the theory of periodic functions, those that describe sound and light waves. Trigonometry skills play an important role in a wide variety of careers, including architecture, music, video games, digital imagery and engineering.
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Books
- College TrigonometryCall Number: QA531 .R514 (ML)
- Algebra and Trigonometry byCall Number: QA152.2 F55 (ML)ISBN: 9780122596650Publication Date: 1975-01-01
Useful Resources
eBooks
Trigonometry by
Strengthen your trigonometry skills and grades with this powerful and simple tool for reviewing and referencing the most important core concepts. Quickly find that answer you need in 6 laminated pages rather than flipping through a large book. Used in the fields of engineering, medical imaging, geography, land surveying, and video game development, to name a few, you may find that trigonometry is here to stay in your career life. Keep this tool by your side and through it all for that extra memory jolt when you need it. Suggested uses: o Quick Reference - instead of digging into a large book to find a core answer you need while studying, use the guide to reinforce quickly and repeatedly o Memory - refreshing your memory repeatedly is a foundation of studying, have the core labs handy so you can focus on the larger picture
Call Number: eBookISBN: 9781423233220Publication Date: 2002-01-01
Trigonometry for Engineering Technology by
Trigonometry for Engineering Technology is designed to teach the fundamentals to students new to the subject and is also useful for in-house training programs and as a self-study refresher. The text uses mechanical, civil, and architectural applications to enhance its explanations of real-world scenarios. Its open format enables it to be used as a workbook either in class or for independent study. In addition to its thorough treatment of right-angle trigonometry, the text includes oblique triangle calculations and graphing of trigonometric functions. The examples in each chapter demonstrate a specific type of problem-solving procedure and are followed by practice exercises. Answers and complete solutions to the exercises are included in the appendix.
Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780831134549Publication Date: 2012-09-07
