Practice Pioneering Trigonometry - 4.1.1.2.1.2 | Module 4: Scientific and Technological | Essence of Indian Knowledge Tradition
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4.1.1.2.1.2 - Pioneering Trigonometry

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is 'Jya' in the context of trigonometry?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of it as an ancient term for a common trigonometric function.

Question 2

Easy

Who is Aryabhata?

πŸ’‘ Hint: He lived in ancient India, influential in astronomy and mathematics.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does 'Jya' refer to in Aryabhata's work?

  • Cosine
  • Sine
  • Tangent

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's one of the fundamental trigonometric functions.

Question 2

True or False: Aryabhata was the first mathematician to approximate the value of pi.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the historical context of mathematical discoveries.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given Aryabhata's equation to approximate pi, if we set a variable for the four (let's call it x), derive the equation used to create the approximation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Break down the steps Aryabhata provided and motion toward forming the correct approximation.

Question 2

If the sine value for an angle of 30 degrees is given as 0.5, what might be the corresponding versine value? Explain the relationship with sine.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the formula: versine = 1 - sine.

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