Practice - Pioneering Trigonometry
Practice Questions
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What is 'Jya' in the context of trigonometry?
💡 Hint: Think of it as an ancient term for a common trigonometric function.
Who is Aryabhata?
💡 Hint: He lived in ancient India, influential in astronomy and mathematics.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does 'Jya' refer to in Aryabhata's work?
💡 Hint: It's one of the fundamental trigonometric functions.
True or False: Aryabhata was the first mathematician to approximate the value of pi.
💡 Hint: Think about the historical context of mathematical discoveries.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
💡 Hint: Break down the steps Aryabhata provided and motion toward forming the correct approximation.
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.
💡 Hint: Remember the formula: versine = 1 - sine.
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