This algebra 2 trig unit circle test checks radians and the unit circle in 45 minutes, with 9 questions for a total of 20 points.
This 45-minute test has 9 questions worth 20 points on radian measure, the unit circle, exact trigonometric values and the Pythagorean identity. Give exact answers unless a decimal is requested. A calculator is allowed for decimals only.
- Grade: Algebra 2
- Chapter: Radians and the Unit Circle
- Common Core: F-TF.A.1, F-TF.A.2, F-TF.C.8
- Time: 45 minutes
- Total: 20 points (Question 1: 2 pts; Question 2: 2 pts; Question 3: 2 pts; Question 4: 2 pts; Question 5: 2 pts; Question 6: 2 pts; Question 7: 2 pts; Question 8: 3 pts; Question 9: 3 pts)
Algebra 2 Trig Unit Circle Test: questions 1–5
Question 1: Converting angle measures (2 points)
Complete each conversion.
- Write \(150^{\circ}\) in radians, in terms of \(\pi\). (1 point)
- Write \(\frac{7\pi}{4}\) radians in degrees. (1 point)
Question 2: Arc length and angle (2 points)
A sector has radius 9 inches and central angle \(\frac{2\pi}{3}\).
- Find the exact arc length. (1 point)
- On a different circle of radius 8 inches, an arc is 12 inches long. Find its central angle in radians. (1 point)
Question 3: Point on the unit circle (2 points)
The terminal side of an angle of \(\frac{7\pi}{6}\) radians is shown.
Find the exact coordinates of the point where it meets the unit circle. (2 points)
Question 4: Exact sine and cosine (2 points)
Find the exact value of each.
- \(\sin\frac{5\pi}{3}\) (1 point)
- \(\cos\frac{3\pi}{4}\) (1 point)
Question 5: Tangent values (2 points)
Find the exact value of each.
- \(\tan\frac{7\pi}{4}\) (1 point)
- \(\tan\frac{2\pi}{3}\) (1 point)
Algebra 2 Trig Unit Circle Test: questions 6–9
Question 6: Solving a sine equation (2 points)
Find all angles \(\theta\) with \(0\le\theta< 2\pi\) such that \(\sin\theta=-\frac{1}{2}\).
Question 7: Sine and tangent from cosine (2 points)
The terminal side of \(\theta\) is in Quadrant II and \(\cos\theta=-\frac{12}{13}\).
- Find \(\sin\theta\). (1 point)
- Find \(\tan\theta\). (1 point)
Question 8: Using symmetry (3 points)
The angle \(\theta\) satisfies \(\pi<\theta<\frac{3\pi}{2}\) and \(\sin\theta=-\frac{4}{5}\).
- Find \(\cos\theta\). (1 point)
- Find \(\tan\theta\). (1 point)
- Find \(\sin(-\theta)\) and \(\cos(-\theta)\). (1 point)
Question 9: Ferris wheel (3 points)
A Ferris wheel has radius 20 feet and center 25 feet above the ground. A rider’s height is \(h=25+20\sin\theta\) feet.
- Find \(h\) when \(\theta=\frac{\pi}{6}\). (1 point)
- Find \(h\) when \(\theta=\frac{4\pi}{3}\) to the nearest hundredth. (1 point)
- Find all \(\theta\) with \(0\le\theta< 2\pi\) for which \(h=15\). (1 point)
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