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Rishtaara
NCERT Class 11 Mathematics
Lesson 4 of 15Article22 min

Ch 3 — Trigonometric Functions

Trigonometric functions are defined for real numbers via the unit circle. Radian measure, allied angles, and graphs of sin, cos, tan are core NCERT skills.

Radians and circular functions

Trigonometric functions are defined for real numbers via the unit circle. Radian measure, allied angles, and graphs of sin, cos, tan are core NCERT skills.

  • Memorise exact values for 0, π/6, π/4, π/3, π/2.
  • Signs by quadrant (ASTC).
  • Solve equations carefully with general solutions (+ 2nπ or + nπ).
Read this alongside the official NCERT chapter: Trigonometric Functions — https://ncert.nic.in/textbook.php?kemh1=3-16 (full book index: https://ncert.nic.in/textbook.php?kemh1=0-16).