Math Problem Statement

Given the following unit circle, rotate green dot to the appropriate angle and then find the exact value of the function. sine, 45, degrees sin45 ∘

Solution

To find the sine of 4545^\circ using the unit circle, follow these steps:

  1. Locate 4545^\circ on the Unit Circle:

    In the unit circle, 4545^\circ is in the first quadrant. The coordinates of the point on the unit circle corresponding to 4545^\circ are (22,22)\left( \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}, \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} \right).

  2. Find the Sine Value:

    The sine of an angle in the unit circle is given by the y-coordinate of the corresponding point. Thus, for 4545^\circ:

    sin45=22\sin 45^\circ = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}

Summary

  • The green dot should be located at the point (22,22)\left( \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}, \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} \right) on the unit circle.
  • The exact value of sin45\sin 45^\circ is 22\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 8 related questions to expand on this topic:

  1. What is the cosine of 4545^\circ?
  2. How can you derive the exact values of sine and cosine for 4545^\circ using right triangles?
  3. What are the coordinates of the point on the unit circle corresponding to 9090^\circ?
  4. How do you determine the sine of 3030^\circ?
  5. What is the tangent of 4545^\circ?
  6. How can you find the sine of 6060^\circ using the unit circle?
  7. What is the relationship between the sine and cosine of complementary angles?
  8. How does the unit circle help in understanding trigonometric identities?

Tip: To easily remember the exact values of sine and cosine for commonly used angles like 3030^\circ, 4545^\circ, and 6060^\circ, it can be helpful to visualize the unit circle and the corresponding right triangles.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Unit Circle

Formulas

Sine function: \( \sin \theta = y \)-coordinate on the unit circle

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

High School