Chapter 8

Technical Mathematics with Calculus · 103 exercises

Problem 12

Solve triangle \(A B C\). $$A=25.2^{\circ} \quad a=7.14 \quad c=13.2$$

6 step solution

Problem 12

If \(\theta\) is an angle in standard position, state in what quadrants its terminal side can lie if $$\theta=845^{\circ}.$$

3 step solution

Problem 13

Two forces of \(18.6 \mathrm{N}\) and \(21.7 \mathrm{N}\) are applied to a point on a body. The angle between the forces is \(44.6^{\circ} .\) Find the magnitude of the resultant and the angle that it makes with the larger force.

6 step solution

Problem 13

If \(\theta\) is an angle in standard position, state in what quadrants its terminal side can lie if \(\sin \theta\) is positive.

3 step solution

Problem 13

Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle by Calculator. Write, to four significant digits, the sine, cosine, and tangent of each angle. $$486^{\circ}$$

5 step solution

Problem 14

Two forces whose magnitudes are 187 lb and 206 lb act on an object. The angle between the forces is \(88.4^{\circ} .\) Find the magnitude of the resultant force.

3 step solution

Problem 14

If \(\theta\) is an angle in standard position, state in what quadrants its terminal side can lie if \(\cos \theta\) is negative.

2 step solution

Problem 14

Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle by Calculator. Write, to four significant digits, the sine, cosine, and tangent of each angle. $$-527^{\circ}$$

5 step solution

Problem 15

Writing: What happens to the law of sines when the angle for which it is written is a right angle? Explain in a paragraph.

4 step solution

Problem 15

If \(\theta\) is an angle in standard position, state in what quadrants its terminal side can lie if \(\sec \theta\) is positive.

3 step solution

Problem 15

Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle by Calculator. Write, to four significant digits, the sine, cosine, and tangent of each angle. $$114^{\circ} 23^{\prime}$$

4 step solution

Problem 16

Forces of 675 lb and 828 lb act on a body. The smaller force acts due north: the larger force acts \(\mathrm{N} 52.3^{\circ} \mathrm{E}\). Find the direction and the magnitude of the resultant.

6 step solution

Problem 16

A pole standing on level ground makes an angle of \(85.8^{\circ}\) with the horizontal. The pole is supported by a 22.0 -ft prop whose base is \(12.5 \mathrm{ft}\) from the base of the pole. Find the angle made by the prop with the horizontal.

3 step solution

Problem 16

State whether the following expressions are positive or negative. Do not use your calculator, and try not to refer to your book. $$\sin 174^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 16

Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle by Calculator. Write, to four significant digits, the sine, cosine, and tangent of each angle. $$-11^{\circ} 18^{\prime}$$

4 step solution

Problem 17

Two forces of \(925 \mathrm{N}\) and \(1130 \mathrm{N}\) act on an object. Their lines of action make an angle of \(67.2^{\circ}\) with each other. Find the magnitude and the direction of their resultant.

4 step solution

Problem 17

State whether the following expressions are positive or negative. Do not use your calculator, and try not to refer to your book. $$\cos 110^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 17

Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle by Calculator. Write, to four significant digits, the sine, cosine, and tangent of each angle. $$412^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 18

State whether the following expressions are positive or negative. Do not use your calculator, and try not to refer to your book. $$\tan 315^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 18

Trigonometric Functions of Any Angle by Calculator. Write, to four significant digits, the sine, cosine, and tangent of each angle. $$238^{\circ}$$

5 step solution

Problem 19

State whether the following expressions are positive or negative. Do not use your calculator, and try not to refer to your book. $$\sec 332^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 19

Reciprocal Relationships. Evaluate to four decimal places. Find \(\csc \theta\) if \(\sin \theta=0.7352\)

3 step solution

Problem 21

Reciprocal Relationships. Evaluate to four decimal places. Find \(\sec \theta\) if \(\cos \theta=0.7354\)

3 step solution

Problem 22

Give the algebraic signs of the sine, cosine, and tangent of the following. Do not use your calculator. $$110^{\circ}$$

2 step solution

Problem 22

Cotangent, Secant, and Cosecant by Calculator. Evaluate to four decimal places. $$\sec 158.3^{\circ}$$

4 step solution

Problem 23

Cotangent, Secant, and Cosecant by Calculator. Evaluate to four decimal places. $$\cot 153.6^{\circ}$$

4 step solution

Problem 24

Find the lengths of the diagonals of a parallelogram, two of whose sides are \(3.75 \mathrm{m}\) and \(1.26 \mathrm{m} ;\) their included angle is \(68.4^{\circ}\)

7 step solution

Problem 24

Give the algebraic signs of the sine, cosine, and tangent of the following. Do not use your calculator. $$335^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 24

Cotangent, Secant, and Cosecant by Calculator. Evaluate to four decimal places. $$\csc 122.7^{\circ}$$

4 step solution

Problem 25

A plane flies with a heading of \(\mathrm{N} 48.0^{\circ} \mathrm{W}\) and an air speed of \(584 \mathrm{km} / \mathrm{h}\). It is driven from its course by a wind of \(58.0 \mathrm{km} / \mathrm{h}\) from \(\mathrm{S} 12.0^{\circ} \mathrm{E} .\) Find the ground speed and the drift angle of the plane.

8 step solution

Problem 25

Give the algebraic signs of the sine, cosine, and tangent of the following. Do not use your calculator. $$-48^{\circ}$$

2 step solution

Problem 25

Cotangent, Secant, and Cosecant by Calculator. Evaluate to four decimal places. $$\csc 207.4^{\circ}$$

5 step solution

Problem 26

The sides of a triangle are \(124,175,\) and \(208 .\) Find the length of the median drawn to the longest side.

5 step solution

Problem 26

Give the algebraic signs of the sine, cosine, and tangent of the following. Do not use your calculator. $$500^{\circ}$$

2 step solution

Problem 26

Cotangent, Secant, and Cosecant by Calculator. Evaluate to four decimal places. $$\sec 215.4^{\circ}$$

4 step solution

Problem 27

Find two positive angles less than \(360^{\circ}\) whose trigonometric function is given. Round your angles to a tenth of a degree. $$\sin \theta=0.7761$$

3 step solution

Problem 27

Cotangent, Secant, and Cosecant by Calculator. Evaluate to four decimal places. $$\cot 228.7^{\circ}$$

5 step solution

Problem 28

Find two positive angles less than \(360^{\circ}\) whose trigonometric function is given. Round your angles to a tenth of a degree. $$\tan \theta=-0.1587$$

5 step solution

Problem 28

The sides of a triangle are in the ratio \(2: 3: 4 .\) Find the cosine of the largest angle.

4 step solution

Problem 28

Cofunctions. Express as a function of the complementary angle. $$\sin 38^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 29

Find two positive angles less than \(360^{\circ}\) whose trigonometric function is given. Round your angles to a tenth of a degree. $$\cos \theta=0.8372$$

4 step solution

Problem 29

Cofunctions. Express as a function of the complementary angle. $$\cos 73^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 30

Find two positive angles less than \(360^{\circ}\) whose trigonometric function is given. Round your angles to a tenth of a degree. $$\cos \theta=0.3215$$

3 step solution

Problem 30

Cofunctions. Express as a function of the complementary angle. $$\tan 19^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 31

Find two positive angles less than \(360^{\circ}\) whose trigonometric function is given. Round your angles to a tenth of a degree. $$\tan \theta=6.372$$

3 step solution

Problem 31

Cofunctions. Express as a function of the complementary angle. $$\sec 85.6^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 32

Find two positive angles less than \(360^{\circ}\) whose trigonometric function is given. Round your angles to a tenth of a degree. $$\cos \theta=0.4476$$

5 step solution

Problem 32

Cofunctions. Express as a function of the complementary angle. $$\cot 63.2^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 33

Cofunctions. Express as a function of the complementary angle. $$\csc 82.7^{\circ}$$

3 step solution

Problem 34

Find two positive angles less than \(360^{\circ}\) whose trigonometric function is given. Round your angles to a tenth of a degree. $$\cot \theta=2.8458$$

5 step solution

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