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Age 16 to 18
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In this diagram $O$ is the centre of a unit circle (i.e. a circle with radius 1). Use it to find two trigonometrical relationships between $A$ and $2A$. |
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Trigonometrical expressions can often be derived algebraically or geometrically. In more advanced applications the functions of trigonometry are defined as infinite power series rather than geometric ratios.
Trigonometrical expressions can often be derived algebraically or geometrically. In more advanced applications the functions of trigonometry are defined as infinite power series rather than geometric ratios.
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NRICH is part of the family of activities in the Millennium Mathematics Project.
NRICH is part of the family of activities in the Millennium Mathematics Project.