AQA A Level Maths: Pure復習筆記5.1.2 Right-Angled Triangles
Right-Angled Triangles
What is SOHCAHTOA?
- SOH, CAH, and TOA are an easy way to remember the three basic trigonometry ratios
- They show the relationship between an angle and the different sides of a right-angled triangle which we can label?Hypotenuse,?Adjacent?and?Opposite
- We use them to find missing angles and sides for right?angled triangles
- Hypotenuse?is the longest side of a right-angled triangle
- Adjacent?is the side next to the angle you are working with (in between the angle and the right angle)
- Opposite?is the side opposite the angle you are working with
- ?We use the inverse trig functions to find missing angles
How do I use SOHCAHTOA?
Exam Tip
- Remember SOHCAHTOA are only for calculating missing sides and angles for right?angled triangles
- For non-right?angled triangles you will need to use the Sine or Cosine rules.
- Make sure your calculator is in degree mode (D).
- Always check your answers are sensible…
- Should my answer be longer or shorter than the sides I have already i.e. is it the hypotenuse?
- Is my angle sensible…
- Have I remembered to use?-1?
- Check if the question asks you to round your answer.
Worked Example
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