Sine, cosine, tangent

  • Sine Problem
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    Sine problem

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    In this 'mesh' of sine graphs, one of the graphs is the graph of the sine function. Find the equations of the other graphs to reproduce the pattern.
  • Farhan's Poor Square
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    Farhan's poor square

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    From the measurements and the clue given find the area of the square that is not covered by the triangle and the circle.
  • Small Steps
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    Small steps

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Two problems about infinite processes where smaller and smaller steps are taken and you have to discover what happens in the limit.
  • Bend
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    Bend

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    What is the longest stick that can be carried horizontally along a narrow corridor and around a right-angled bend?
  • Octa-flower
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    Octa-flower

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Join some regular octahedra, face touching face and one vertex of each meeting at a point. How many octahedra can you fit around this point?
  • A Scale for the Solar System
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    A scale for the solar system

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    The Earth is further from the Sun than Venus, but how much further? Twice as far? Ten times?
  • Sine and Cosine
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    Sine and cosine

    Age
    14 to 16
    Challenge level
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    The sine of an angle is equal to the cosine of its complement. Can you explain why and does this rule extend beyond angles of 90 degrees?
  • Geometric Trig
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    Geometric trig

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Trigonometry, circles and triangles combine in this short challenge.
  • Shape and territory
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    Shape and territory

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    If for any triangle ABC tan(A - B) + tan(B - C) + tan(C - A) = 0 what can you say about the triangle?
  • Gold Again
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    Gold again

    Age
    16 to 18
    Challenge level
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    Without using a calculator, computer or tables find the exact values of cos36cos72 and also cos36 - cos72.