Investigate Obtuse Angle Trigonometry (fixed radius)

Drag a point in quadrants I & II with a fixed distance of 5 from the origin. Standard Position angle is shown Related acute angle triangle is shown with side lengths. Use to investigate signs of trigonometric ratios, when comparing triangle side ratios with calculator output Follow up conversation must identify signs of coordinates of point on terminal arm.

 

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Resource Type
Activity
Tags
acute-angle  cast  obtuse-angle  trigonometry 
Target Group (Age)
14 – 18
Language
English (United States)
 
 
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