APPLICATIONS OF

TRIGONOMETRY
PRESENTATION BY DIYA JAIN
WHAT IS MEANT BY APPLICATIONS OF TRIGONOMETRY
Trigonometry was invented because its need arose in
astronomy. Since then the astronomers have used it, for
instance, to calculate distances from the earth to the planets
and stars. Trigonometry is also used in geography and in
navigation. The knowledge of trigonometry is used to
construct maps, determine the position of an island in relation
to the longitudes and latitudes.
USES OF TRIGONOMETRY IN OUR LIFE
1. Trigonometry to Measure Height of a Building or
a Mountain
2. Trigonometry in Aviation
3. Trigonometry in Navigation
4. Trigonometry in Criminology
5. Trigonometry in Marine Biology
Trigonometry to Measure Height of a Building
or a Mountain
 Trigonometry is used to in
measuring the height of a building
or a mountain. The distance of a
building from the viewpoint and the
elevation angle can easily determine
the height of a building using the
trigonometric functions.
Example
 Trigonometry is used
in aviation
extensively, both in
the calculations
Trigonometry in performed by the
machines and computers

aviation
used by the pilots,
and by pilots
performing quick
rudimentary
calculations and
estimates themselves.
Example
Air speed of an aeroplane is 400 km/hr. The wind is blowing at 200 km/hr towards east
direction. In what direction should the pilot try to fly the plane so as to move exactly
towards north east
 Trigonometry is used to
set directions such as
the north south east
west, it tells you what

Trigonometry in direction to take with

the compass to get on a
straight direction. It

navigation is used in navigation in

order to pinpoint a
location. It is also
used to find the
distance of the shore
from a point in the sea.
Example
A plane leaves an airport and flies 600 km on a bearing of 145°

a)How far south of the airport is the plane?

Let x = distance south and missing angle in SAP = 35°

Cos 35° = x

600

x = 600 cos 35°

x = 491 Km

Therefore the plane is 491 km south of the airport