Section 5.8
Applications of Trigonometric Functions
Right-triangle solutions, angles of elevation/depression, bearings, simple harmonic motion modeled with sine and cosine.
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Examples Solving for Theta (in degrees) with a Calculator
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Lesson on Significant Digits (Figures) and Right Triangles
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Examples Solving Right Triangles with Trig Functions
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Examples on Applications of Angles of Elevation (with a pyramid)
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Lesson on Applications with Right Triangles and Bearing
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Examples on Applications with Bearing and Right Triangles
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Lesson on Right Triangle Applications with Distance and Height
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