Trigonometry Flashcards
1
Q
What is the hypotenuse?
A
The Hypotenuse is the line OPPOSITE the right angle.(Not always the long one).
2
Q
How do you find the opposite side in the triangle?
A
Where the angle is and where it’s pointing at.The side opposite the angle is labelled the opposite side.
3
Q
How do you find the adjacent side in the triangle?
A
If you find the hypotenuse and opposite side you will be only left with one side and that’s the adjacent side.
4
Q
What is the sign of theta?
A
θ.
5
Q
What does SOH mean?
A
Sin=opposite/hypotenuse.
6
Q
What does CAH mean?
A
Con=adjacent/hypotenuse.
7
Q
What does TOA?
A
Tan=opposite/adjacent.
8
Q
useful video?
A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tp74g4N8EY
