------------------------------------------------- Hipparchus "Even if he did not invent it‚ Hipparchus is the first person of whose systematic use of trigonometry we have documentary evidence." (Heath 257) Some historians go as far as to say that he invented trigonometry. Not much is known about the life of Hipp archus. It is believed that he was born at Nicaea in Bithynia. (Sarton 285) The town of Nicaea is now called Iznik and is situated in northwestern Turkey. Founded in the 4th century BC
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Trigonometry (from Greek trigōnon "triangle" + metron"measure"[1]) is a branch of mathematics that studies triangles and the relationships between their sides and the angles between these sides. Trigonometry defines the trigonometric functions‚ which describe those relationships and have applicability to cyclical phenomena‚ such as waves. The field evolved during the third century BC as a branch of geometry used extensively for astronomical studies.[2] It is also the foundation of the practical art
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Running Head: History of Trigonometry History of Trigonometry Rome Fiedler History of Mathematics 501 University of Akron April 29‚ 2012 History of Trigonometry: An Introduction Trigonometry is useful in our world. By exploring where these concepts come from provides an understanding in putting this mathematics to use. The term Trigonometry comes from the Greek word trigon‚ meaning triangle and the Greek word meatria meaning measurement. However it
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Teaching trigonometry using Empirical Modelling 0303417 Abstract The trigonometric functions sin(x)‚ cos(x) and tan(x) are relationships that exist between the angles and length of sides in a right-angled triangle. In Empirical Modelling terms‚ the angles in a triangle and the length of the sides are observables‚ and the functions that connect them are the definitions. These well-defined geometric relationships can be useful when teaching GCSE-level students about the functions‚ as they
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Early trigonometry The ancient Egyptians and Babylonians had known of theorems on the ratios of the sides of similar triangles for many centuries. But pre-Hellenic societies lacked the concept of an angle measure and consequently‚ the sides of triangles were studied instead‚ a field that would be better called "trilaterometry".[6]The Babylonian astronomers kept detailed records on the rising and setting of stars‚ the motion of the planets‚ and the solar and lunar eclipses‚ all of which required
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The History of Trigonometry is one type of mathematics that deals with the sides and the angles. In the First paragraph I would like to explain the main history of trigonometry and also go into detail about the certain aspects of the mathematic branch. In the Second paragraph I will explain details on 4 of the great trigonometry mathematicians who discovered information about trigonometry‚ as well as improved existing theories as well. In the Third paragraph I would like to explain how these theories
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Name: Jeanette Ebuenga Arena Section: IV-Saint Claude MY LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN MATH Math is my worst enemy. I really hate math since when I was in elementary because it gives me headache and it always irritates and annoys me especially when it comes in solving equations and problems. And I need to deal and associate mathematics with the experience of terrible and strict teachers. I just hate the fact that some of my math teachers were too strict that cause me to hate them and their subject
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The first trigonometric table was apparently compiled by Hipparchus‚ who is now consequently known as "the father of trigonometry."[3] Sumerian astronomers introduced angle measure‚ using a division of circles into 360 degrees.[4]They and their successors the Babylonians studied the ratios of the sides of similar triangles and discovered some properties of these ratios‚ but did not turn that into a systematic method for finding sides and angles of triangles. The ancient Nubians used a similar methodology
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Trigonometry (from Greek trigōnon "triangle" + metron "measure"[1]) is a branch of mathematics that studies triangles and the relationships between the lengths of their sides and the angles between those sides. Trigonometry defines the trigonometric functions‚ which describe those relationships and have applicability to cyclical phenomena‚ such as waves. The field evolved during the third century BC as a branch of geometry used extensively for astronomical studies.[2] It is also the foundation of
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The Way Trigonometry is used in Astronomy By: Joanna Matthews Practical Applications of Advanced Mathematics Mrs. Amy Goodrum July 15‚ 2003 Abstract This report is about how trigonometry is used in Astronomy. Even though trigonometry is applied in many areas‚ such as engineering‚ chemistry‚ surveying‚ and physics‚ it is mainly used in astronomy Trigonometry is used to find the distance of stars‚ the distance from one planet to another and from one plant to the sun. It is possible to find the
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