In the adjoining figure, ∠B = 90°, ∠ BAC = θ°, BC = CD = 4cm, AD = 10cm. find
i. sinθ
ii. cosθ
Clearly, Δ ABC and Δ ABD are right angled triangles
where AD = 10cm BC = CD = 4cm
BD = BC + CD = 8cm
Applying Pythagoras theorem, (hypotenuse)2 = (perpendicular)2 + (base)2
∴AD2 = BD2 + AB2
= (10)2 = (8)2 + AB2
= 100 = 64 + AB2
= AB2 = 36
= (6)2
→ AB = 6cm
Now applying Pythagoras theorem, (hypotenuse)2 = (perpendicular)2 + (base)2
∴AC2 = BC2 + AB2
= AC2 = (4)2 + (6)2
= AC2 = 16 + 36
= 52
→ AC = √52
= 2√13cm
i. sinθ = BC/AC =
= 2/√13
= (2√13)/13
ii. cosθ = AB/AC =
= 3/√13
= (3√13)/13