Sine rule and cosine rule

There are 17 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Sine rule and cosine rule
Get Cross
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Get cross

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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A white cross is placed symmetrically in a red disc with the central square of side length sqrt 2 and the arms of the cross of length 1 unit. What is the area of the disc still showing?
Square World
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Square world

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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P is a point inside a square ABCD such that PA= 1, PB = 2 and PC = 3. How big is angle APB ?
30-60-90 Polypuzzle
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30-60-90 polypuzzle

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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Re-arrange the pieces of the puzzle to form a rectangle and then to form an equilateral triangle. Calculate the angles and lengths.
Darts and Kites
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Darts and kites

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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Explore the geometry of these dart and kite shapes!
Xtra
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Xtra

Age
14 to 18
Challenge level
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Find the sides of an equilateral triangle ABC where a trapezium BCPQ is drawn with BP=CQ=2 , PQ=1 and AP+AQ=sqrt7 . Note: there are 2 possible interpretations.
Cyclic Triangles
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Cyclic triangles

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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Make and prove a conjecture about the cyclic quadrilateral inscribed in a circle of radius r that has the maximum perimeter and the maximum area.
The Dodecahedron Explained
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The dodecahedron explained

What is the shortest distance through the middle of a dodecahedron between the centres of two opposite faces?