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9. Some Applications of Trigonometry

Trigonometry plays a vital role in determining heights and distances in various real-life applications. The chapter introduces concepts like line of sight, angles of elevation, and angles of depression, providing a foundation for solving practical problems using trigonometric ratios. Through several examples and exercises, the chapter illustrates how these concepts can be applied effectively to calculate unknown heights and distances.

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Sections

  • 9

    Some Applications Of Trigonometry

    This section explores practical applications of trigonometry, particularly in measuring heights and distances.

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  • 9.1

    Heights And Distances

    This section covers the practical applications of trigonometry in measuring heights and distances using angles of elevation and depression.

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  • 9.1.1

    Example 1

    This section presents a problem involving the calculation of the height of a tower using trigonometric principles.

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  • 9.1.2

    Example 2

    The section illustrates how to calculate the length of a ladder required for an electrician to reach a specific height safely.

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  • 9.1.3

    Example 3

    This section illustrates how to calculate the height of a chimney using trigonometry based on the observer's position and angle of elevation.

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  • 9.1.4

    Example 4

    This section involves calculating the height of a flagstaff and the distance from a point to a building using trigonometric relationships.

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  • 9.1.5

    Example 5

    This section presents a problem involving the relationship between the height of a tower and the lengths of its shadow at different sun altitudes.

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  • 9.1.6

    Example 6

    This section explores the angles of depression from the top of a multi-storeyed building to an 8 m tall building, using trigonometry to determine the height of the multi-storeyed building and the distance between the two.

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  • 9.1.7

    Example 7

    This section involves calculating the width of a river using angles of depression from a bridge.

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  • 9.1.8

    Exercise 8

    This section presents several exercises involving the calculation of heights and distances using trigonometric principles.

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  • 9.2

    Summary

    This section reviews essential concepts related to the line of sight, angles of elevation, and angles of depression in trigonometry.

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  • The line of sight is drawn ...
  • The angle of elevation is f...
  • The angle of depression is ...

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