Richard's Trigonometry Challenge

6/9/99


On this page I present some simple yet challenging Trigonometry problems.

Its not calculus, nor is it rocket science, just simple right-angle trig. All you will need is a $10.00 calculator that does trig functions. (But, if you are reading this, you probably already have a computer!)

 

Gain world-wide recognition! Solve the problem!

I'll post the names of the first few people who correctly answer each question. If enough people want to know, I'll even post the solutions.

E-mail the answer to me. Be sure and include an explanation of how you arrived at the answer, i.e., what side and what angle did you plug into what formula. I will not accept an answer without an explanation.

I inflict pain and suffering on my students with stuff like this.

Think you know enough math to be a machinist?

Click here for problem #1

Click here for problem #2 

Click here for problem #3


Okay, okay, I know what your thinking. . ."What's the point?"

The point is that with a working knowledge of math you can make better parts.


Click here for problem #4

Click here for problem #5

Click here for problem #6

Click here for problem #7

Click here for problem #8

Click here for problem #9 Try to solve this without iteration.

(No one has complained about this one being too easy!)

Click here for problem #10

The beatings will continue until morale improves!