GRADE 11 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 3

Trigonometric Functions

Sine and cosine describe ratios and unit-circle coordinates.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

Sine and cosine describe ratios and unit-circle coordinates.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

Find sin 30°

  1. Step 1: Use standard-angle exact values.

Final answer: 1/2

PRACTISE YOURSELF

cos 60°

Show the answer

1/2

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