What are the real-life applications of trigonometric functions in Class 11?
Architecture and Building Construction
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Used to compute heights, angles, and distances when designing buildings, monuments, and bridges.
Navigation and GPS
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Supports determination of positions, distance measurement, and direction-finding on maps and GPS.
Astronomy
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Used to find the distance of stars, planets, and where the Earth is in the universe.
Physics and engineering
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Critical in the case of topics such as mechanics, wave motion, and electrical engineering, to teach one about vibration and forces.
Aviation and Marine Science
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Helps in calculating flight paths, shipping paths, and altitudes.
Sound and Music –
Applied in the study of sound waves, frequency, and resonance of musical instruments.
Medical Imaging –
Applied in CT scans, MRI, and ultrasound to generate high-resolution images of the human body.
