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Geometry and Trigonometry

Subject: Mathematics
Topic: 3
Cambridge Code: 0580


Angles and Lines​

Angle Relationships​

Angles on straight line: Sum to 180° Angles around point: Sum to 360° Vertically opposite angles: Equal

Parallel Lines and Transversals​

When two parallel lines cut by transversal:

Corresponding angles: Equal Alternate angles: Equal Co-interior (allied) angles: Sum to 180°


Triangles​

Types and Properties​

Equilateral:

  • All sides equal
  • All angles 60°
  • Height = 32\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} × side

Isosceles:

  • Two equal sides
  • Two equal base angles
  • Height bisects base

Right-angled:

  • One angle 90°
  • Pythagorean theorem applies
  • a2+b2=c2a^2 + b^2 = c^2

Triangle Angles​

Angle sum: Always 180°

Exterior angle: Equals sum of non-adjacent interior angles

Congruence and Similarity​

Congruent triangles: Identical (same size and shape)

  • SSS: All three sides equal
  • SAS: Two sides and included angle equal
  • ASA: Two angles and included side equal
  • RHS: Right angle, hypotenuse, and side equal

Similar triangles: Same shape, different size

  • AAA (or AA): Angles equal
  • SSS: Sides proportional
  • SAS: Two sides proportional and included angle equal

Trigonometric Ratios​

Right-Angled Triangle​

For angle θ:

sin⁡θ=oppositehypotenuse\sin θ = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{hypotenuse}}

cos⁡θ=adjacenthypotenuse\cos θ = \frac{\text{adjacent}}{\text{hypotenuse}}

tan⁡θ=oppositeadjacent\tan θ = \frac{\text{opposite}}{\text{adjacent}}

Memory aid: SOHCAHTOA

Trigonometric Values​

Special angles:

Angle0°30°45°60°90°
sin01/2√2/2√3/21
cos1√3/2√2/21/20
tan01/√31√3∞

Reciprocal Ratios​

csc⁡θ=1sin⁡θ\csc θ = \frac{1}{\sin θ}

sec⁡θ=1cos⁡θ\sec θ = \frac{1}{\cos θ}

cot⁡θ=1tan⁡θ\cot θ = \frac{1}{\tan θ}


Non-Right Triangles​

Sine Rule​

asin⁡A=bsin⁡B=csin⁡C\frac{a}{\sin A} = \frac{b}{\sin B} = \frac{c}{\sin C}

Use when:

  • Knowing two angles and one side (ASA/AAS)
  • Knowing two sides and non-included angle (SSA) - may give two solutions

Cosine Rule​

a2=b2+c2−2bccos⁡Aa^2 = b^2 + c^2 - 2bc\cos A

cos⁡A=b2+c2−a22bc\cos A = \frac{b^2 + c^2 - a^2}{2bc}

Use when:

  • Knowing two sides and included angle (SAS)
  • Knowing all three sides (SSS)

Area of Triangle​

Area=12absin⁡C\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2}ab\sin C

Where a and b are sides and C is included angle.


Circles​

Properties​

Circumference: C=2πr=πdC = 2πr = πd

Area: A=πr2A = πr^2

Arc length: l=θ360°×2πrl = \frac{θ}{360°} × 2πr

Sector area: A=θ360°×πr2A = \frac{θ}{360°} × πr^2

Circle Theorems​

Angle in semicircle: 90°

Angles subtended by same arc: Equal (at circumference)

Angle at center: Twice angle at circumference

Opposite angles in cyclic quadrilateral: Sum to 180°


Polygons​

Interior Angles​

Sum of interior angles: (n−2)×180°(n - 2) × 180° where n = number of sides

Each interior angle (regular): (n−2)×180°n\frac{(n-2) × 180°}{n}

Exterior Angles​

Sum of exterior angles: Always 360°

Each exterior angle (regular): 360°n\frac{360°}{n}


Areas and Perimeters​

2D Shapes​

ShapeAreaPerimeter
Rectanglel×wl × w2(l+w)2(l + w)
Triangle12bh\frac{1}{2}bhSum of sides
Circleπr2πr^22πr2πr
Trapezoid12(a+b)h\frac{1}{2}(a+b)hSum of sides
ParallelogrambhbhSum of sides

3D Shapes and Volumes​

ShapeVolumeSurface Area
Rectangular prisml×w×hl × w × h2(lw+lh+wh)2(lw + lh + wh)
Sphere43πr3\frac{4}{3}πr^34πr24πr^2
Cylinderπr2hπr^2h2πr2+2πrh2πr^2 + 2πrh
Cone13πr2h\frac{1}{3}πr^2hπr2+πrlπr^2 + πrl
Pyramid13×base×h\frac{1}{3} × \text{base} × hBase + triangular faces

3D Geometry​

Coordinate System​

3D coordinates: (x,y,z)(x, y, z)

Distance between points: d=(x2−x1)2+(y2−y1)2+(z2−z1)2d = \sqrt{(x_2-x_1)^2 + (y_2-y_1)^2 + (z_2-z_1)^2}

Lines and Planes​

Lines: Defined by point and direction

Planes: Defined by three points or normal vector

Angles between lines/planes: Use vectors and trigonometry


Trigonometric Functions​

Sine and Cosine Curves​

y=sin⁡xy = \sin x:

  • Period: 360° (2π rad)
  • Range: [-1, 1]
  • Passes through origin

y=cos⁡xy = \cos x:

  • Period: 360°
  • Range: [-1, 1]
  • Maximum at x = 0°

Tangent Curve​

y=tan⁡xy = \tan x:

  • Period: 180°
  • Range: All real numbers
  • Asymptotes at ±90°, ±270°, ...

Transformations​

y=asin⁡(bx+c)+dy = a\sin(bx + c) + d:

  • a: Amplitude
  • b: Affects period (period = 360°/b)
  • c: Phase shift
  • d: Vertical shift

Key Points​

  1. Pythagorean theorem for right triangles
  2. SOHCAHTOA for trigonometric ratios
  3. Sine rule for non-right triangles (ASA, SSA)
  4. Cosine rule for non-right triangles (SAS, SSS)
  5. Area using 12absin⁡C\frac{1}{2}ab\sin C
  6. Circle area and circumference formulas
  7. Interior angles sum: (n−2)×180°(n-2) × 180°
  8. Circle theorems for angle relationships
  9. 3D volume and surface area formulas
  10. Trigonometric transformations affect graphs

Practice Questions​

  1. Use Pythagorean theorem
  2. Find trigonometric ratios
  3. Apply sine rule
  4. Apply cosine rule
  5. Calculate triangle areas
  6. Use circle theorems
  7. Find areas and perimeters
  8. Calculate 3D volumes
  9. Solve 3D geometry problems
  10. Sketch trigonometric curves

Revision Tips​

  • Memorize special angle values
  • Understand SOHCAHTOA thoroughly
  • Practice sine and cosine rules
  • Know when to use each rule
  • Understand circle theorems
  • Practice 3D visualizations
  • Know volume formulas
  • Sketch curves accurately
  • Use triangle properties