Trigonometry and its real life applications

Trigonometry can be quite taxing for some people, so finding the right tools to help learning and understanding it, and how its used in everyday life, is vital. 

Plus, having a foundational mathematical skill set, in general, is a leg-up with a range of career paths. 

What is trigonometry?

The word "Trigonometry" comes from the Greek words 'trigono', meaning triangle, and 'metron', meaning measure.

It studies the relationships triangles have and can easily be applied to various areas and careers, including computer game development, navigation, engineering, architecture, astronomy and the study of planets, to name just a few. 

What careers require trigonometry?

Computer game development

Many games these days create 3D environments, meaning game development depends on trigonometry as well. It's not just the need to calculate the gameplay area but any interactive objects that are created too.

An understanding of trigonometry is also necessary when coding object collisions and special effects such as explosions. 

The better your skills with mathematics and trigonometry are, the more realistic the game will be. 

Architecture

A strong mathematical background is a must in architecture, especially when you are looking to design a building.

Buildings are full of angles, so they must be designed and drawn to ensure they will be structurally sound. This is especially true with their right-angled areas for support.

With this calculated approach, you can build the right measurements during this design phase. This means you will have a perfect grasp of how it will assemble before actual construction begins. 

Construction

Trigonometry is crucial in construction because it helps lay out the right amount of foundation and the required angles for strength and stability.

Added to that, knowledge of trigonometry is vital for  building roads and constructing bridges.

It's even used in the design phase of building systems, such as mapping out the plumbing and electrical systems. 

Music

Trigonometry can also help in the production of your favourite tunes, as it can be used to calculate the frequencies between the notes, which will allow for better music quality.

Trigonometry is also very effective in designing future musical instruments, enabling a better musical technique. 

Astronomy

Trigonometry gives us a better understanding of the universe as it's able to calculate the distances between planets and stars.

It can also help us measure the movement of celestial objects.

Beyond celestial objects, trigonometry assists in calculating the location, trajectory, and movements of both man-made satellites and space debris. 

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This is just a small sample of careers that can take advantage of trigonometry and with the right knowledge and a little imagination, trigonometry can help take you wherever you want to go.