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Now before going to the details of its applicat ions, let’s answer a question have
you ever wondered what field of science first used trigonometry?
The immediate answer expected would be mathematics but it doesn’t stop there
even physics uses a lot of concepts of trigonometry. Another answer According t o
Morris Kline, in his book named - Mathematical Thought from Ancient to Modern
Times, proclaimed that ‘trigonometry was first developed in connection with
astronomy, with applications to navigation and construction of calendars. This was
around 2000 years ago. Geometry is much older, and trigonometry is built upon
geometry’. However, the origins of trigonometry can be traced to the civilizations
of ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia and India more than 4000 years ago.
Trigonometry in construction:
In construction we need trigonometry to calculate the following:
Trigonometry in physics:
In physics, trigonometry is used to find the components of vectors, model the
mechanics of waves (both physical and electromagnetic) and oscillations, sum the
strength of fields, and use dot and cross products. Even in projectile motion you
have a lot of application of trigonometry.
Trigonometry in criminology:
In criminology, trigonometry can help to calculate a projectile’s trajectory, to
estimate what might have caused a collision in a car accident or how did an object
fall down from somewhere, or in which angle was a bullet shot etc.