Table of contents
- 0. Review of College Algebra4h 43m
- 1. Measuring Angles39m
- 2. Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles2h 5m
- 3. Unit Circle1h 19m
- 4. Graphing Trigonometric Functions1h 19m
- 5. Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Basic Trigonometric Equations1h 41m
- 6. Trigonometric Identities and More Equations2h 34m
- 7. Non-Right Triangles1h 38m
- 8. Vectors2h 25m
- 9. Polar Equations2h 5m
- 10. Parametric Equations1h 6m
- 11. Graphing Complex Numbers1h 7m
4. Graphing Trigonometric Functions
Graphs of the Sine and Cosine Functions
Problem 4.29a
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionGraph each function over a two-period interval. Give the period and amplitude. See Examples 2–5.
y = 2 sin ¼ x
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Period of a Trigonometric Function
The period of a trigonometric function is the length of one complete cycle of the wave. For the sine function, the standard period is 2π. However, when the function is modified, such as in y = 2 sin(¼ x), the period can be calculated using the formula Period = 2π / |b|, where b is the coefficient of x. In this case, the period is 2π / (1/4) = 8π.
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Amplitude of a Trigonometric Function
The amplitude of a trigonometric function refers to the maximum distance the function reaches from its midline. For the sine function, the amplitude is determined by the coefficient in front of the sine term. In the function y = 2 sin(¼ x), the amplitude is 2, meaning the graph will oscillate between 2 and -2.
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Graphing Trigonometric Functions
Graphing trigonometric functions involves plotting the values of the function over a specified interval. For y = 2 sin(¼ x), one must consider the calculated period and amplitude to accurately represent the wave. The graph will show oscillations between the maximum and minimum values defined by the amplitude, repeating every 8π units along the x-axis.
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