Visualising Sec

The page demonstrates how the function [math]sec[/math] is related to the [b]unit circle[/b] used by many mathematicians to explain the functions [math]sin, cos[/math] and [math]tan[/math]. It also extends to provide an argument for the trigonometric (pythagorean) identity: [math]sec2(x) = tan2(x) + 1[/math] This identifies the right angled triangle that is needed, and often ignored by teachers (resorting to simple statement divide by cos2(x)).

 

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circle  cos  identity  sec  sin  tan  unit  unit-circle 
Grupo destino (edad)
15 – 18
Idioma
English (United Kingdom)
 
 
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