Trigonometry
To find the distances and heights we can use the mathematical techniques, which come under the Trigonometry. It shows the relationship between the sides and the angles of the triangle. Generally, it is used in the case of a right angle triangle.
Trigonometric Ratios
In a right angle triangle, the ratio of its side and the acute angles is the trigonometric ratios of the angles.
In this right angle triangle ∠B = 90°. If we take ∠A as acute angle then -
AB is the base, as the side adjacent to the acute angle.
BC is the perpendicular, as the side opposite to the acute angle.
Ac is the hypotenuse, as the side opposite to the right angle.
Trigonometric ratios with respect to ∠A
sin (90° – A) = cos A,
cos (90° – A) = sin A,
tan (90° – A) = cot A,
cot (90° – A) = tan A,
sec (90° – A) = cosec A,
cosec (90° – A) = sec A
All formula of Trigonometry:
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