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Re: Request for simple trig formula
From: Peter Fogg
Date: 2003 Apr 16, 11:56 +1000
From: Peter Fogg
Date: 2003 Apr 16, 11:56 +1000
----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Fogg" > Rather than the internet I would suggest the local library... But a quick search yielded: http://www.netsoc.tcd.ie/~jgilbert/maths_site/applets/trigonometry/solving_s imple_trigonometry_problems_.html which uses an applet so you can change the shape of the triangle for 'Solving Simple Trigonometry Problems'. This one looks interesting http://www.amtsgym-sdbg.dk/as/AOL-SAT/SATURN.HTM 'In this exercise, students may - applying simple math - measure a. Distance to Saturn. b. Diameter of the planet and its ring system. c. Mass of this huge gas-planet.' (using trig) Also: http://oldcda.design.ucla.edu/caad/Class_Notes/227a/Syllabus/Lectures/trigon ometry.htm and, it seems, there are many others ...
