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1. Applications of Trignometry

Applications of Trigonometry

🔹 What are Applications of Trigonometry?

Applications of trigonometry mean using trigonometric ratios to solve real-life problems.

Instead of directly measuring heights or distances, we use:

• Angles

• Right-angled triangles

• Trigonometric ratios (sin, cos, tan)

🔹 Angle of Elevation

The angle of elevation is the angle formed when we look upwards from the ground to an object.

Examples:

• Looking at the top of a building

• Looking at the top of a tower

• Looking at the top of a tree

🔹 Real-Life Examples

Trigonometry is used to find:

• Height of a tower or building

• Height of a tree using its shadow

• Height reached by a ladder on a wall

All these problems can be converted into a right-angled triangle.

🔹 Key Idea

• Height → opposite side

• Distance on ground → adjacent side

• Angle given → use tan θ