SOLUTION: can you give me a few applications of trigonometry in everyday life? I have to do a project on this topic. Thank you, Ann Abraham

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Question 161328: can you give me a few applications of trigonometry in everyday life?
I have to do a project on this topic.
Thank you,
Ann Abraham
Answer by vleith(2983) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Ann, best to not give your name :)
A few off the top of my head.
Building a house. Using trig to establish roof lines, window details etc
Road work. Laying out anything using surveying equipment is a 'lot' of trig
Bridges. Truss work.
Just about anything structural has some component of trig in it.
Public works - laying out a park and figuring fencing, sidewalk etc