Math Problem Statement

how do derive the angles, I can't locate them

Solution

To derive the angles and expressions for the spherical triangle ABCABC using the coordinates ψ,θ,ψ,θ\psi, \theta, \psi', \theta' and xx, we follow the setup given in the figure and the explanation:

  1. Coordinate System Setup:

    • The zz-axis points towards the vertex AA.
    • The zz'-axis points towards vertex BB.
    • The vertex CC corresponds to the point PP.
  2. Expressions for the angles:

    • ψ\psi (the angle between the xx-axis and the line connecting OO and CC in the xyxy-plane):

      • Given by ψ=A90\psi = A - 90^\circ, where AA is the angle at vertex AA.
    • θ\theta (the angle between the zz-axis and the line connecting OO and CC in the yzyz-plane):

      • Given by θ=90b\theta = 90^\circ - b, where bb is the side opposite vertex BB.
    • ψ\psi' (the angle between the xx'-axis and the line connecting OO and CC in the xyx'y'-plane):

      • Given by ψ=90B\psi' = 90^\circ - B, where BB is the angle at vertex BB.
    • θ\theta' (the angle between the zz'-axis and the line connecting OO and CC in the yzy'z'-plane):

      • Given by θ=90a\theta' = 90^\circ - a, where aa is the side opposite vertex AA.
    • xx (the distance between AA and BB along the sphere):

      • Given by x=cx = c, where cc is the side opposite vertex CC.

Thus, the derived expressions for the angles and the sides are: ψ=A90,θ=90b,ψ=90B,θ=90a,x=c.\psi = A - 90^\circ, \quad \theta = 90^\circ - b, \quad \psi' = 90^\circ - B, \quad \theta' = 90^\circ - a, \quad x = c.

Would you like more details on any specific step or have any questions?

Here are some questions you might want to ask next:

  1. Can you explain the derivation of these expressions in more detail?
  2. How do these coordinate transformations help in solving spherical triangles?
  3. What are some applications of spherical trigonometry?
  4. Can you show how to solve a specific problem involving spherical triangles?
  5. How do these angles relate to each other in a spherical triangle?

Tip: When dealing with spherical triangles, always remember that the sum of the angles exceeds 180 degrees, unlike in planar triangles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Spherical Geometry
Spherical Trigonometry
Coordinate Systems

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced Mathematics