Math Problem Statement

Determine the coordinates of points P, Q, R, and S on each given sine wave.

Solution

The image shows a sine wave graph with marked points PP, QQ, RR, and SS. The task is to determine the coordinates of these points based on their locations on the sine wave.

From the graph:

  • The sine wave seems to have an amplitude of 2, meaning its maximum height is 2 and minimum height is -2.
  • The sine wave starts at the origin and completes one full cycle by x=πx = \pi.

Coordinates of Points:

  1. Point PP is at the origin of the sine wave. It is the starting point: P(0,0)P(0, 0)
  2. Point QQ is at the peak of the sine wave, where y=2y = 2. It seems to occur at x=π2x = \frac{\pi}{2}: Q(π2,2)Q\left(\frac{\pi}{2}, 2\right)
  3. Point RR is at the next zero crossing after the peak, which happens at x=πx = \pi, where y=0y = 0: R(π,0)R(\pi, 0)
  4. Point SS is at the lowest point of the sine wave, where y=2y = -2. It appears to occur at x=3π2x = \frac{3\pi}{2}: S(3π2,2)S\left(\frac{3\pi}{2}, -2\right)

These coordinates are based on a standard sine function with an amplitude of 2.

Would you like more details on how sine functions behave? Here are some questions to consider:

  1. How does the period of a sine function affect the spacing of points on the graph?
  2. What is the relationship between amplitude and the y-coordinates of peak points?
  3. How can you find the coordinates of other points on a sine wave?
  4. How would the coordinates change if the sine wave had a phase shift?
  5. What would the coordinates be if the amplitude were different?

Tip: When working with trigonometric graphs, understanding the function's amplitude, period, and phase shift is key to determining key points like peaks, zero crossings, and troughs.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Sine Waves
Graphing Functions

Formulas

y = A * sin(Bx + C) + D

Theorems

Standard Sine Function Properties
Amplitude, Period, Phase Shift in Trigonometry

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12