Explains that in problems involving right-angled triangles a choice exists between using sine or cosine in the solution. Discusses the use of tangents as a simpler function for solving some problems.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
502503
Language
English
Subject categories
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Mathematics - Study and teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Problem solving
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Triangle
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Geometry
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Mathematics - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)