On the unit circle, the point reached after turning through angle xxx has coordinates [...]\text{[...]}[...].
Use sin2x=1−cos2x\sin^2x=1-\cos^2xsin2x=1−cos2x.
On the unit circle, the point reached after turning through angle xxx has coordinates (cosx,sinx)\boxed{(\cos x,\sin x)}(cosx,sinx).
The legs are cosx\cos xcosx and sinx\sin xsinx, so cos2x+sin2x=12\cos^2x+\sin^2x=1^2cos2x+sin2x=12.
Use cos2x=1−sin2x\cos^2x=1-\sin^2xcos2x=1−sin2x.
1.5.4 Trigonometry Flashcards
Flashcards for WJEC A Level Maths 1.5.4 Trigonometry, covering the key formulae, methods and definitions you need to recall for AS Unit 1, AS Unit 2, A2 Unit 3 and A2 Unit 4. 20 cards, matched to the WJEC A Level Maths (1300QS) specification. Recall questions account for roughly 50% of marks at A Level Maths, so these target the marks you can secure before the paper starts.