• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-

Anyone here good in trig?

  • Thread starter Thread starter 1105
  • Start date Start date May 2, 2005
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
First Prev 2 of 2

donjohn

New Member
Feb 7, 2004
1,757
0
0
Irvine - Southern California
May 2, 2005
#21
  • May 2, 2005
  • #21
all of these complex formulas, think of it on the xy (complex) plane and think of it as the y value being the coefficient of i, then you graph it and use a^2 + b^2 = c^2 to get the magnitude and your soh cah toa to get the angle

thinking of it this way will make stuff a lot easier... i guess i could make a pic if you need it
 

Scot_94GT

Founding Member
Jun 20, 2002
262
0
0
Spring Lake Park, MN
May 2, 2005
#22
  • May 2, 2005
  • #22
Honestly, other than in math classes, the only trig stuff I've ever used is the sohcahtoa stuff and the pythagoean theorem. Calculus is used a lot in engineering/science classes though.
 

donjohn

New Member
Feb 7, 2004
1,757
0
0
Irvine - Southern California
May 2, 2005
#23
  • May 2, 2005
  • #23
Scot_94GT said:
Honestly, other than in math classes, the only trig stuff I've ever used is the sohcahtoa stuff and the pythagoean theorem. Calculus is used a lot in engineering/science classes though.
Click to expand...

and other than that it is completely useless
 
N

Nagash01WS6

New Member
Apr 15, 2003
402
0
0
Deland, FL
May 2, 2005
#24
  • May 2, 2005
  • #24
donjohn said:
Nagash01WS6, has his **** down, except for the potential value of this stuff, depending on your major... now i'm only lower division electrical engineering but we use this stuff all the time

1105, when you need the magnitude, you take the square root of both the x^2 + y^2 variables: so magnitude of vector 4+3i = 5 bc sqrt(4^2 + 3^2) = sqrt25 = 5
Click to expand...

??? Potential Value?

And Im going for Aerospace. Still working on prereqs right now.
 

donjohn

New Member
Feb 7, 2004
1,757
0
0
Irvine - Southern California
May 3, 2005
#25
  • May 3, 2005
  • #25
Nagash01WS6 said:
??? Potential Value?

And Im going for Aerospace. Still working on prereqs right now.
Click to expand...

this is just what i was referring to

Nagash01WS6 said:
Calc is easy compared to the end of trig. All this stuff is BS and I have yet to use it.
Click to expand...

i'm surprised you don't use this stuff all the time working on your course classes for aerospace... my bad if i sounded like an ass, i was just saying that in some topics it proves helpful to remember it the first time
 

Sleepy McNastee

New Member
Feb 5, 2004
491
0
0
Lawrence, KS
May 3, 2005
#26
  • May 3, 2005
  • #26
bored edit: nothing to see here...
 

SexyStang1994

Founding Member
Jan 18, 2002
911
0
16
Daytona Beach, Florida
May 3, 2005
#27
  • May 3, 2005
  • #27
zach...... kyle is taking physics in the fall too... you two gonna be in the same class?
 

1105

I AM the random post master...bow down
May 3, 2003
3,841
0
0
Daytona Bch, FL
May 3, 2005
#28
  • May 3, 2005
  • #28
yes, i'm going to be in the same class as kyle.
 
N

Nagash01WS6

New Member
Apr 15, 2003
402
0
0
Deland, FL
May 5, 2005
#29
  • May 5, 2005
  • #29
donjohn said:
this is just what i was referring to



i'm surprised you don't use this stuff all the time working on your course classes for aerospace... my bad if i sounded like an ass, i was just saying that in some topics it proves helpful to remember it the first time
Click to expand...

Its cool... didnt sound like an ass... but im with you, easier to remember the first time. I hate having to go back to remember something. But after not using it for 5 months and only seeing it for a few days... it drops out real quick. Still doing prereqs though... I want to start over at Embry Riddle in the summer and work my ass off over there though when I get done with prereqs. They should have a nice grant deal running by that time too... they are offering a 4k grant to students who went to DBCC like myself and Zach. They also offer a 1k grant if you know someone that goes to Riddle. I cant wait for Calc 2 and Physics in the Fall!
 
Prev
  • 1
  • 2
First Prev 2 of 2
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Place to Avoid: Jamison Auto Group in Gulfport, MS
  • D Durden
  • Oct 20, 2025
  • 1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk-
  • 2 3
Replies
46
Views
2K
1965 - 1973 Classic Mustangs -General/Talk- Thursday at 9:44 PM
Noobz347
Engine Anyone have trouble seating a new timing chain sprocket?
  • 02 281 GT
  • Mar 19, 2022
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
3
Views
1K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Mar 20, 2022
02 281 GT
Giving the bird... new brains.
  • slipkid269
  • Jun 25, 2021
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
9
Views
2K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Jun 26, 2021
CarMichael Angelo
J
*New guy* Microsquirt questions regarding required engine info.
  • jack.stand.racing
  • Sep 23, 2020
  • Digital Self-tuning Forum
Replies
10
Views
3K
Digital Self-tuning Forum Sep 24, 2020
jack.stand.racing
J
R
Fox Closed PCV System, Dual Valve Catch Can
  • RTW0223
  • Dec 6, 2019
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
3
Views
14K
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Dec 30, 2021
jay98
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?