Trigonometry is one of 9 topics in the Grade 10 Mathematics CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. In a right-angled triangle, which side is always the hypotenuse?
The longest side, opposite the right angle
The shortest side
The side adjacent to the chosen angle
Any side of the learner's choosing
Answer: The longest side, opposite the right angle — The hypotenuse is always the longest side of a right-angled triangle and is always located opposite the right angle.
Easy
2. Which ratio defines the sine of an angle in a right-angled triangle?
