Math Problem Statement

what is the period of this graph

What is the period of this graph?

Solution

The graph you've provided shows a periodic wave, and to determine its period, we need to find the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs along the x-axis.

Upon examining the graph:

  1. The peaks occur around x=3.14x = -3.14, x=1.57x = -1.57, x=0x = 0, x=1.57x = 1.57, and x=3.14x = 3.14.
  2. The distance between consecutive peaks is approximately 2π2\pi (about 6.28 units), as the wave repeats its pattern after this interval.

Thus, the period of this graph is approximately 2π2\pi, or about 6.28 units.

Would you like more details on periodic functions, or do you have any other questions?

Here are five related questions:

  1. How do you determine the amplitude of a periodic function?
  2. What transformations affect the period of a trigonometric function?
  3. How would adding a phase shift change the graph of this function?
  4. What is the significance of frequency, and how does it relate to period?
  5. How can we determine if a function is sinusoidal by looking at its graph?

Tip: In trigonometric functions, the period of y=sin(kx)y = \sin(kx) or y=cos(kx)y = \cos(kx) is 2πk\frac{2\pi}{|k|}, where kk is the coefficient of xx.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Periodic Functions

Formulas

Period of a sinusoidal function y = sin(kx) or y = cos(kx) is 2π / |k|

Theorems

Periodicity of Trigonometric Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12