Applications of

trigonometry in real
life
T.Rudraksh Reddy
10B
What is trigonometry

Trigonometry (from Greek trigōnon, "triangle" and metron, "measure") is a branch of

mathematics that studies relationships between side lengths and angles of triangles.
The field emerged in the Hellenistic world during the 3rd century BC from
applications of geometry to astronomical studies. The Greeks focused on the
calculation of chords, while mathematicians in India created the earliest-known tables
of values for trigonometric ratios (also called trigonometric functions) such as sine
Trigonometry Applications in Real
Life
It may not have direct applications in solving practical issues but is
used in various field. For example, trigonometry is used in
developing computer music:
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text are familiar that sound travels
in the form of waves and this wave pattern, through a sine or
cosine function for developing computer music. Here are a few
applications where trigonometry and its functions are applicable.
Trigonometry to Measure Height of a Building or a Mountain

Trigonometry is used in measuring the height of a building or a

mountain. The distance of a building from the viewpoint and
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the elevation angle can easily determine the height of a
building using the trigonometric functions.
Trigonometry in Aviation

Aviation technology has evolved with many upgradations in the last few years. It has
taken into account the speed, direction and distance as well as the speed and direction
of the wind. The wind plays a vital role in when and how a flight will travel. This
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For example, if an aeroplane is travelling at 250 miles per hour, 55° of the north of east
and the wind blowing due to south at 19 miles per hour. This calculation will be solved
using the trigonometry and find the third side of the triangle that will lead the aircraft in
the right direction.
Trigonometry in Criminology

Trigonometry is even used in the investigation of a crime

scene. The functions of trigonometry are helpful to
calculate a trajectory of a projectile and to estimate the
causes of a collision in a car accident. Further, it is used to
identify how an object falls or in what angle the gun is
shot.
Trigonometry in Navigation

Trigonometry is used in navigating directions; it estimates

in what direction to place the compass to get a straight
direction. With the help of a compass and trigonometric
functions in navigation, it will be easy to pinpoint a
location and also to find distance as well to see the horizon.
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