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    The Unit Circle and Cosine and Sine Functions

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    TMM 002 PRECALCULUS (Revised March 21, 2017)

    2.  Geometry  

         2b.  Analyze right triangles.  Routine analysis of side lengths and angle measurements using trigonometric ratios/functions as well as the Pythagorean Theorem.*

    Sample Tasks:

    • The student can solve right triangles numerically using trigonometric ratios and relationships.
    • The student can compare similar triangles numerically.
    • The student can describe relationships within or between right/similar triangles algebraically using trigonometric ratios and relationships.

    The Unit Circle and the Cosine and Sine Functions

     

      In this module we will introduce and study the two basic trigonometric functions – Cosine and Sine. As we will see any point in the x-y plane is some (radial) distance r away from the origin on a line through the origin. Since a line through the origin is inclined at some angle θ the coordinates  of x and y  of any point in the plane can be written in terms r  and cosine and sine of the angle θ.

      Review: Pythagorean Theorem for right angle triangles, positive and negative angles, radian and degree measures.

      Learning Objectives:

      • Equation of a circle of radius r and center (0,0e).
      • Equation of the Unit Circle
      • Reference angle
      • Definition of Cosine and Sine
      • Domain and Range of the Cosine and Sine Functions