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Applying trigonometric ratios in 3D
I can apply knowledge of trigonometric ratios to 3D problems.
- Year 10•
- Higher
Applying trigonometric ratios in 3D
I can apply knowledge of trigonometric ratios to 3D problems.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- If angles are involved, then you may wish to apply trigonometric ratios to the 3D problem
- This allows you to calculate the angle between the line and the plane
- It can also be used to find missing lengths if the angle is known
Keywords
Hypotenuse - The hypotenuse is the side of a right-angled triangle which is opposite the right angle.
Trigonometric ratios - The trigonometric ratios are ratios between each pair of lengths in a right-angled triangle.
Cross-section - A cross-section is a 2D face made from cutting straight through any plane of a 3D object.
Common misconception
Trigonometric ratios cannot be applied to 3D shapes.
Pupils may benefit from imaging the cuboid is 'sliced' through and a triangle drawn on the now visible face.
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A is a 3D shape with 6 faces, where there are 3 pairs of congruent rectangles. It also has 8 vertices and 12 edges.
Q2.For which of these triangles, would you use the cosine ratio, to calculate $$x$$?




Q3.Which of these calculations are correct to find the length of $$x$$?

Q4.Work out $$x$$ to 1 decimal place.

Q5.Work out $$x^\circ$$ to the nearest degree.

Q6.Work out the base angle in this isosceles triangle, to the nearest degree.

Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.This 3D shape is a cuboid. Work out the length of the dashed line marked, $$x$$, to 1 decimal place.

Q2.This 3D shape is a cuboid. Work out the length of the line that the arrow is pointing at (the diagonal of the bottom face), to 1 decimal place.

Q3.Which of these calculations are correct for working out the volume of this cuboid?

Q4.Work out the length of the edge marked $$x$$ on this triangular prism. Give your answer to 3 significant figures.

Q5.The volume of this triangular prism is $$\text{ cm}^3$$, to 1 decimal place.

Q6.Which of these calculations are correct to find the volume of this right pyramid?
