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Géométrie Plane - Cours de Maths Seconde

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Thales and Pythagoras theorems, tangent of a circle, and trigonometry are key concepts in plane geometry, with practical applications for calculating lengths and angles. Understanding these theorems and trigonometric functions like cosine and sine is essential for solving geometric problems and determining relationships between sides and angles in triangles.

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  • Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides, providing a fundamental relationship for calculating side lengths in triangles.
  • Trigonometry involves understanding the relationships between angles and sides in triangles, with key functions like tangent allowing for the calculation of side lengths based on known information, emphasizing the practical applications of geometry in real-world problem-solving scenarios.

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Recent questions

  • What is the Pythagorean theorem?

    The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides.

  • What is Thales' theorem?

    Thales' theorem states that if two lines intersect at a point and are parallel, the ratios of the segments they create are equal.

  • What is the definition of a tangent in a circle?

    A tangent in a circle is a line that intersects the circle at exactly one point and is perpendicular to the radius at that point.

  • How is the tangent of an angle calculated?

    The tangent of an angle is calculated by dividing the length of the side opposite the angle by the length of the side adjacent to the angle.

  • What is the practical application of trigonometry?

    Trigonometry is applied in real-world scenarios to calculate distances, angles, and heights, such as determining points' locations based on known measurements and ratios.

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Summary

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Plane Geometry: Theorems, Tangents, Trigonometry, Applications

  • Introduction to plane geometry, focusing on Thales and Pythagoras theorems, tangent of a circle, and trigonometry.
  • Explanation of Pythagorean theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2 for a right triangle.
  • Application of Pythagorean theorem: calculating the hypotenuse of a triangle with sides 3, 4, and x.
  • Reciprocal of Pythagorean theorem: determining if a triangle is right-angled based on side lengths.
  • Thales' theorem: if two lines intersect at a point and are parallel, ratios of segments are equal.
  • Application of Thales' theorem: determining lengths in a figure based on known ratios.
  • Converse of Thales' theorem: if points are in the same order, lines are parallel.
  • Definition of a tangent in a circle: a line perpendicular to a radius at a point on the circle.
  • Tangent properties: a tangent intersects a circle at a single point.
  • Practical application: determining points 10 and 15 meters from a road and a house using scale representation.

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Trigonometric Functions and Tangent Calculation

  • Tangent of 31 degrees is calculated by dividing the opposite side by the adjacent side, resulting in y = ac / 7.
  • To solve a trigonometric problem, identify the sides and angles involved, such as using the tangent formula when knowing the lengths of the adjacent and opposite sides.
  • The properties of trigonometric functions like cosine and sine are crucial, with key relationships such as cosine squared plus sine squared equaling 1.
  • Calculating the tangent of an angle involves isolating the sine value and applying the known properties, ensuring the result falls within the range of 0 to 1.
  • Applying the rule of dividing sine by cosine, the tangent of an angle can be determined, with the result being 4/3 in the given example.
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