MAT Chapter 4 Homework: Answer All Questions 1-8

MAT Chapter 4 Homework (Answer all questions. Questions 1-8 each carries two points. Ninth question is worth 4 points. Tenth question is worth 5 points.

Answer all questions thoroughly to demonstrate understanding of trigonometry concepts, including unit circle analysis, arc length calculation, trigonometric function evaluation, rationalization, application of tangent and shadow problems, function analysis, and graphing over specified intervals.

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Question 1: True or False Analysis of Trigonometric Sign Values

Given the five statements:

1. a) Sin t > 0 and tan t > 0
2. b) Sin t
3. c) tan t > 0 and cot t > 0
4. d) tan t

Determine whether each is true or false, citing the unit circle quadrants where these sign conditions hold.

In the context of the unit circle, the signs of sine (sin t), cosine (cos t), tangent (tan t), and cotangent (cot t) depend on the quadrant:

• Quadrant I (0° to 90°): sin t > 0, cos t > 0, tan t > 0, cot t > 0
• Quadrant II (90° to 180°): sin t > 0, cos t
• Quadrant III (180° to 270°): sin t 0, cot t > 0
• Quadrant IV (270° to 360°): sin t 0, tan t

Applying these, each statement can be evaluated for truth based on the signs in the relevant quadrants.

Question 2: Arc Length of a Circle Segment

A circle has a radius of 18 inches. Find the length of the arc intercepted by a central angle of 3 radians.

The formula for arc length is:

Arc Length = radius × central angle in radians

Substitute the given values:

Arc length = 18 inches × 3 radians = 54 inches

Therefore, the length of the intercepted arc is 54 inches.

Question 3: Trigonometric Function Evaluation

A point on the terminal side of an angle is given as (x, y). Find the exact value of all six trigonometric functions: sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant, cotangent.

Suppose the point is (x, y), and the hypotenuse r = √(x² + y²).

Then:

• sin θ = y / r
• cos θ = x / r
• tan θ = y / x (x ≠ 0)
• csc θ = r / y (y ≠ 0)
• sec θ = r / x (x ≠ 0)
• cot θ = x / y (y ≠ 0)

By substituting the known x and y, evaluate each function exactly, rationalizing denominators where necessary.

Question 4: Rationalizing Denominator

Find the exact value of expressions such as:

• a) (Recall specific expressions from original questions, e.g., 1 / (√3)),
• b) Rationalize denominators when necessary using conjugates, e.g., for expressions like 1 / (√2 + 1).

For instance, to rationalize 1 / (√2 + 1), multiply numerator and denominator by (√2 - 1):

(1 × (√2 - 1)) / ((√2 + 1)(√2 - 1)) = (√2 - 1) / (2 - 1) = √2 - 1

Question 5: Trigonometric Values Based on Given Data

Given certain known values such as sin α or cos β, find the exact values of related trigonometric functions using identities.

For example, if sin α = 3/5, then cos α = 4/5, and so on, applying Pythagorean identities and co-function relationships.

Rationalize denominators when needed.

Question 6: Angle of Elevation from Shadows

A building 21 meters tall casts a shadow 25 meters long. Find the angle of elevation of the sun, using the tangent function:

tan θ = opposite / adjacent = height / shadow length = 21 / 25 = 0.84

Calculate θ = arctangent(0.84):

θ ≈ 40.0° (using calculator and rounding to nearest degree)

The angle of elevation of the sun is approximately 40°.

Question 7: Operations and Simplification

Carry out each operation—addition, subtraction, multiplication, division—on given trigonometric expressions and simplify the results.

For example, if given:

• a) sin θ + cos θ
• b) tan θ × cot θ

Simplify each expression by using identities such as:

sin² θ + cos² θ = 1, and tan θ = sin θ / cos θ, cot θ = 1 / tan θ.

Question 8: Amplitude, Period, and Phase Shift of a Trigonometric Function

Given a function like y = A sin(B(x - C)) + D, identify:

• Amplitude = |A|
• Period = 2π / |B|
• Phase shift = C

Calculate these based on the given function parameters.

Question 9: Exact Values of Trigonometric Functions

Calculate the exact values of trigonometric functions such as sin 330°, sec 6°, and others based on reference angles and identities.

For example:

• sin 330° = -1/2
• sec 6° = 1 / cos 6°, with cos 6° approximated from known tables or identities, or expressed exactly via known angles.

Question 10: Graphing Trigonometric Functions Over an Interval

Graph functions such as tan 330°, sec 6°, etc., over the interval (-5, 2), showing the characteristics and key features over one period.

Plot key points, asymptotes for tangent and secant functions, and indicate phase shifts, amplitudes, and periods as found earlier.

Use graphing tools and sketch by hand for accurate representation, annotating key points such as zeros, maxima, minima, and asymptotes.

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