What is a unit circle chart?

A unit circle chart is a graphical representation in the shape of a circle that is used to understand and analyze trigonometric functions. It is defined as a circle with a radius of 1 unit, centered at the origin of a coordinate plane. The unit circle chart is a valuable tool in trigonometry and is widely used to solve various mathematical problems.

What are the types of unit circle chart?

There are two main types of unit circle charts: the radian unit circle chart and the degree unit circle chart. The radian unit circle chart uses radians as the angular measurement, while the degree unit circle chart uses degrees. Both types of charts provide the same information, but the choice between them depends on the preference or requirement of the user.

Radian unit circle chart
Degree unit circle chart

How to complete a unit circle chart

Completing a unit circle chart involves the following steps:

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Start by drawing a circle with a radius of 1 unit, centered at the origin of the coordinate plane.
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Divide the circle into equal angles based on the desired unit of measurement (radians or degrees).
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Label the angles starting from 0 degrees or 0 radians (depending on the chosen unit) and moving counterclockwise.
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Calculate the coordinates of each labeled angle by using trigonometric functions (sine and cosine) and write them in the chart.
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Continue labeling and calculating the coordinates until you have completed the entire circle.

By following these steps, you can accurately complete a unit circle chart and utilize it for trigonometric calculations.

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Unit circle with quadrants added. Quadrant 1 is top right, quadrant 2 is top left, quadrant 3 is bottom left and quadrant 4 is bottom right. We can use (x, y) coordinates to describe any point along the outer edge of the circle. The x-coordinate represents the distance traveled left or right from the center.
Draw an oval or circle On the Insert tab, click Shapes. Under Basic Shapes, click Oval. Click where you want the oval to start, and drag to draw the shape. To draw a circle, press Shift while you drag. Notes: You can change the look of your circle or curve by adding a shape fill or effect or changing the border.
Open your Word document and go to the Insert tab. Click “Shapes” to view the available options. The closest shape to a circle is the oval, which works well for circling text. Choose that option in the Basic Shapes section.
Draw an oval or circle On the Insert tab, click Shapes. Under Basic Shapes, click Oval. Click where you want the oval to start, and drag to draw the shape. To draw a circle, press Shift while you drag. Notes: You can change the look of your circle or curve by adding a shape fill or effect or changing the border.
The unit circle chart shows the positions of the points on the unit circle that are formed by dividing the circle into equal parts. The angles on the charts shown on this page are measured in radians. Note: This site uses the circle constant τ (tau) instead of π (pi) when measuring angles in radians.