Trignometry - Co-Ratios

Co-Ratios

Transformation of Trigonometric Ratios with Angle Shifts

Co-ratios refer to the relationships and sign changes of trigonometric functions when the angle is altered by 90°, 180°, 270°, or full rotation (360°). These transformations help simplify complex angle expressions using standard trigonometric identities.

Co-Ratios Transformation Table

Angle sin cos tan cot
-sin α +cos α -tan α -cot α
90° - α +cos α +sin α +cot α +tan α
90° + α +cos α -sin α -cot α -tan α
180° - α +sin α -cos α -tan α -cot α
180° + α -sin α -cos α +tan α +cot α
270° - α -cos α -sin α +cot α +tan α
270° + α -cos α +sin α -cot α -tan α
360°k - α -sin α +cos α -tan α -cot α
360°k + α +sin α +cos α +tan α +cot α

Terminology

  • Negative Angle (-α): Reflects the function across the x-axis or y-axis depending on the function.
  • Co-Function Identities: Relate functions of complementary angles like sin(90° - α) = cos(α).
  • 360°k: Represents one full rotation or multiple full rotations.

Applications

  • Helps simplify trigonometric expressions involving shifted angles.
  • Used in solving trigonometric equations and identities.
  • Essential in physics for rotational motion and wave analysis.
  • Important in computer graphics for rotations and transformations.
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