🔹 1. Introduction
Trigonometric Functions relate angles to ratios of sides of a triangle and are fundamental in mathematics.
👉 Used in:
- Geometry
- Calculus
- Physics (waves, motion)
- Engineering
🔹 2. Angles and Measurement
✔️ Degree Measure
- Full circle = 360°
✔️ Radian Measure
- Full circle = 2π radians
✔️ Conversion
180∘=π radians
🔹 3. Trigonometric Functions
For angle θ:
✔️ Basic Functions
sinθ=HypotenusePerpendicular
cosθ=HypotenuseBase
tanθ=BasePerpendicular
✔️ Reciprocal Functions
cscθ=sinθ1
secθ=cosθ1
cotθ=tanθ1
🔹 4. Trigonometric Identities
✔️ Fundamental Identities
sin2θ+cos2θ=1
θ
sin2θ≈0.329,cos2θ≈0.671
sin2θ+cos2θ≈1θ = 35°|cos θ| = 0.819|sin θ| = 0.574cos² θsin² θ0.671 + 0.329 = 1
1+tan2θ=sec2θ
1+cot2θ=csc2θ
🔹 5. Values of Trigonometric Functions
✔️ Standard Angles
| θ | sinθ | cosθ | tanθ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0° | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 30° | 1/2 | √3/2 | 1/√3 |
| 45° | 1/√2 | 1/√2 | 1 |
| 60° | √3/2 | 1/2 | √3 |
| 90° | 1 | 0 | ∞ |
🔹 6. Signs of Functions (Quadrants)
Using ASTC rule:
- 1st → All positive
- 2nd → sin positive
- 3rd → tan positive
- 4th → cos positive
🔹 7. Trigonometric Functions of Sum and Difference
✔️ Sine
sin(A+B)=sinAcosB+cosAsinB
a
b
sin(a+b)≈0.866
sin(a)cos(b)+cos(a)sin(b)≈0.866aba+b
✔️ Cosine
cos(A+B)=cosAcosB−sinAsinB
a
b
cos(a+b)≈0.5
cos(a)cos(b)−sin(a)sin(b)≈0.5aba+b
✔️ Tangent
tan(A+B)=1−tanAtanBtanA+tanB
🔹 8. Double Angle Formulas
✔️ Sine
sin2A=2sinAcosA
a
a
sin(a+a)≈0.866
sin(a)cos(a)+cos(a)sin(a)≈0.866aaa+a
✔️ Cosine
cos2A=cos2A−sin2A
a
a
cos(a+a)≈0.5
cos(a)cos(a)−sin(a)sin(a)≈0.5aaa+a
✔️ Tangent
tan2A=1−tan2A2tanA
🔹 9. Trigonometric Functions of Multiple Angles
✔️ sin 3A, cos 3A (advanced)
🔹 10. General Solution of Trigonometric Equations
✔️ sin x = sin α
x=nπ+(−1)nα
✔️ cos x = cos α
x=2nπ±α
✔️ tan x = tan α
x=nπ+α
🔹 11. Graphs of Trigonometric Functions (Concept)
- sin x → wave pattern
- cos x → wave shifted
- tan x → repeating curve
🔹 12. Important Results
✔️ sin²θ + cos²θ = 1
✔️ tanθ = sinθ / cosθ
✔️ Periodicity:
- sin x, cos x → 2π
- tan x → π
🔹 13. Applications
✔️ Wave motion
✔️ Sound & light
✔️ Engineering design
✔️ Navigation
🔹 14. JEE & CBSE Important Points
✔️ Identities are very important
✔️ Learn standard values
✔️ Practice equation solving
✔️ Focus on transformations
✔️ Angle conversion frequently asked
🔹 15. Common Mistakes
❌ Sign errors in quadrants
❌ Wrong identities
❌ Confusing radians and degrees
❌ Calculation mistakes
🔹 16. Practice Questions
- Prove identities
- Evaluate trig expressions
- Solve trig equations
- Find general solutions
- Simplify expressions
🔹 17. Quick Revision Sheet
- sin²θ + cos²θ = 1
- sin(A+B), cos(A+B)
- sin2A = 2sinA cosA
- tan2A = 2tanA/(1−tan²A)
- 180° = π radians
🔹 18. Conclusion
Trigonometric Functions is a core and high-weightage chapter in Class 11.
👉 Strong understanding helps in:
- Calculus
- Coordinate Geometry
- JEE problem solving