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Who is the Founder of Trigonometry?
6. Who is the Founder of Trigonometry?
- Hipparchus
- Aryabhata
- Pythagoras
- Aristotle
Answer
The correct answer is: A) Hipparchus
Explanation
Hipparchus was recognized as the Founder of Trigonometry. He was an ancient Greek astronomer and Mathematician who flourished between 190 and 120 BCE. Hipparchus invented trigonometry to overcome problems of celestial navigation and the motion of celestial bodies. He constructed a chord table, which is considered one of the earliest trigonometric tables.