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Choose the correct value for each expression by reasoning from the unit circle. For every part, justify your choice by stating the quadrant and whether the relevant coordinate is near \(0\), near \(1\), or near \(-1\). Do not use a calculator.
a) \(\sin(10^\circ)\)
Choices: \(0.17\), \(-0.17\), \(0.98\)
b) \(\cos(100^\circ)\)
Choices: \(-0.17\), \(0.17\), \(-0.98\)
c) \(\sin(260^\circ)\)
Choices: \(-0.98\), \(0.98\), \(-0.17\)
d) \(\cos(350^\circ)\)
Choices: \(0.98\), \(-0.98\), \(1.05\)
Hints
- Locate each angle relative to the nearest coordinate axis on the unit circle.
- Remember that sine is the y-coordinate and cosine is the x-coordinate.
- Use both the coordinate sign and its approximate size to eliminate choices.
Solution
1. For a), \(10^\circ\) is in Quadrant I near the positive x-axis, so the y-coordinate is small and positive. Thus \(\sin(10^\circ)\approx0.17\).
2. For b), \(100^\circ\) is in Quadrant II near the positive y-axis, so the x-coordinate is small and negative. Thus \(\cos(100^\circ)\approx-0.17\).
3. For c), \(260^\circ\) is in Quadrant III near the negative y-axis, so the y-coordinate is close to \(-1\). Thus \(\sin(260^\circ)\approx-0.98\).
4. For d), \(350^\circ\) is in Quadrant IV near the positive x-axis, so the x-coordinate is close to \(1\). Thus \(\cos(350^\circ)\approx0.98\). Also, a cosine value cannot exceed \(1\).
Answer
a) \(0.17\); Quadrant I, with the y-coordinate near \(0\) and positive.
b) \(-0.17\); Quadrant II, with the x-coordinate near \(0\) and negative.
c) \(-0.98\); Quadrant III, with the y-coordinate near \(-1\).
d) \(0.98\); Quadrant IV, with the x-coordinate near \(1\).
