The PowerPoint below provides an overview of material in this topic, including explanations and examples - for the full experience, open in a new tab then download it. All exercise references are to the new specification Pearson textbook - you can access the digital version for free or buy your own for extra practice.Â
Written summary notes are also given below for quick revision of key points, plus a selection of exam-style questions (with solutions) to test your understanding.
Did you ever wonder how the tide works?
Well now you can use trigonometry to develop a mathematical model.
Section 1 Notes - Compound and double angle formulae
Section 2 Notes - r cos(...) and r sin(...)
Use the videos below to support your understanding of the topic. The ones on the left are specific to the course, building up to demos of exam-style questions; the ones on the right are for your own amusement, although the alternative outlook may provide you with a deeper overall understanding and appreciation of the topic.
Playlist - Trigonometry (includes all Y12 and Y13 content, including videos on the previous section of the VLE)
Extra fun!