Introduction to Trigonometry

Let ABC be a triangle, acute angled in fig(i), obtuse angled in fig(ii) and right angled in fig(iii).
A perpendicular AD is drawn on BC [BC is produced to D in fig. (ii) and D coincides C in fig (iii)].
To Prove:
Proof:
1. When C is acute-angled as shown in fig(i),
From triangle ADB,
From triangle ADC,
From eqn:(i) & eqn:(ii)
2. When C is obtuse-angled as shown in fig(ii),
From triangle ADB,
From triangle ADC,
From eqn:(i) & eqn:(ii)
3. When C is right-angled as shown in fig(iii),
Also,
From eqn:(i) & eqn:(ii)
Hence, for all cases, we have,
..........(I)
Similarly, when a perpendicular is drawn from B on CA, we have
..........(II)
Combining eqn:(I) & eqn:(II)
For all cases, we have,
, which is the Sine Law.