Math Problem Statement

Find an equation for the graph shown to the right. Question content area bottom left Part 1 Type the equation in the form y equals Upper A sine left parenthesis omega x right parenthesisy=Asin(ωx) or y equals Upper A cosine left parenthesis omega x right parenthesisy=Acos(ωx).

Find an equation for the graph shown. Type the equation in the form y = A sin(ωx) or y = A cos(ωx).

Solution

To determine the equation of the sinusoidal graph shown, we need to observe a few key properties:

  1. Amplitude (A): The amplitude is the distance from the midline of the graph to the peak. In this case, the maximum value on the y-axis is 2 and the minimum value is -2, so the amplitude AA is 22.

  2. Period (T): The period is the length of one complete cycle of the graph. From the graph, one complete cycle occurs from 00 to 4π4\pi. Thus, the period is 4π4\pi.

    The period TT is related to the angular frequency ω\omega by the formula T=2πωT = \frac{2\pi}{\omega}. Using the period of 4π4\pi: T=2πω=4πω=2π4π=12T = \frac{2\pi}{\omega} = 4\pi \quad \Rightarrow \quad \omega = \frac{2\pi}{4\pi} = \frac{1}{2}

  3. Phase shift: There is no horizontal shift visible in the graph, so the phase shift is zero.

  4. Midline: The midline of the graph appears to be at y=0y = 0, so there is no vertical shift.

Since the graph starts at y=0y = 0 and increases, it matches the form of a sine function. Therefore, the equation is:

y=2sin(12x)y = 2 \sin\left(\frac{1}{2}x\right)

This is the equation of the graph.

Would you like more details or have further questions on this? Here are 5 questions to further explore this concept:

  1. What is the relationship between amplitude and the maximum/minimum values of the graph?
  2. How do you calculate the period from a sinusoidal graph?
  3. What is the difference between a sine and cosine function graph?
  4. How does phase shift affect the graph of a trigonometric function?
  5. Can you find the equation if the graph represents a cosine function?

Tip: When determining the period of a sine or cosine function, always remember the formula T=2πωT = \frac{2\pi}{\omega}, where TT is the period and ω\omega is the angular frequency.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Sinusoidal Functions
Amplitude
Period
Angular Frequency

Formulas

Amplitude (A): Maximum value - Minimum value / 2
Period (T): Length of one complete cycle
Angular Frequency (ω): T = 2π / ω

Theorems

Period of a sine wave is related to angular frequency by T = 2π / ω

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12