Hypotenuse is the side opposite to the 90 degrees in right angled triangle. It is also the longest side of the triangle.
Some applications of trigonometry in real life:-
- It is widely used in navigation ( on the oceans, in aircraft and in space )
- To measure the distance between the landmarks
- To measure the height of tower
- In astronomy to measure the distance to nearby stars
Let's solve the following problem which shows the practical application of trigonometry
- Suppose, you are in the runway of airport. You are watching a plane over the sky and the distance is 800 metres. Angle between you and the plane is 300 . Can you determine the altitude of the plane ?
