Trigonometric Ratios Worksheet
Explore trigonometric ratios (sin, cos, tan, csc, sec, cot) in right-angled triangles for Grade 8 math.
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Trigonometric Ratios: Sin, Cos, Tan, Csc, Sec, Cot
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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer. Show all your work for short answer questions.
1. In a right-angled triangle, the sine of an angle is the ratio of the side to the .
2. The reciprocal of the cosine function is the function.
3. Tangent is defined as the ratio of the opposite side to the side.
1. Which of the following ratios represents the cosecant of an angle?
Opposite / Hypotenuse
Adjacent / Hypotenuse
Hypotenuse / Opposite
Hypotenuse / Adjacent
2. If sin(θ) = 3/5, what is the value of csc(θ)?
3/5
5/3
4/5
5/4
For the right-angled triangle below, identify the following trigonometric ratios for angle A.
1. sin(A) =
2. cos(A) =
3. tan(A) =
4. csc(A) =
5. sec(A) =
6. cot(A) =
1. The value of tan(θ) can be greater than 1.
True
False
2. The cosecant function is the reciprocal of the sine function.
True
False
1. A ladder leans against a wall, forming a 60-degree angle with the ground. If the base of the ladder is 5 feet from the wall, how long is the ladder? (Draw a diagram and show your work)