Math Problem Statement

Find the terminal point \( P(x, y) \) on the unit circle determined by the given value of \( t = 6\pi \).

Solution

To find the terminal point P(x,y)P(x, y) on the unit circle for the given value of t=6πt = 6\pi:

  1. Recognize that the unit circle repeats every 2π2\pi. So, we can reduce t=6πt = 6\pi by finding its equivalent angle within [0,2π)[0, 2\pi).

  2. Divide 6π6\pi by 2π2\pi to see how many full rotations it represents: 6π÷2π=36\pi \div 2\pi = 3 This means 6π6\pi represents three full rotations around the unit circle.

  3. Since three full rotations bring us back to the starting point, 6π6\pi is equivalent to 00 radians on the unit circle.

  4. The terminal point at 00 radians on the unit circle is (1,0)(1, 0).

Therefore, the answer is: P(x,y)=(1,0)P(x, y) = (1, 0)

Would you like a detailed explanation of these steps or have any other questions?

Here are some related questions that might interest you:

  1. What is the terminal point on the unit circle for t=3πt = 3\pi?
  2. How do you determine the equivalent angle for any tt on the unit circle?
  3. Why does the unit circle repeat every 2π2\pi?
  4. What are the coordinates for common angles (like π/2\pi/2, π\pi, 3π/23\pi/2, and 2π2\pi) on the unit circle?
  5. How can we find the terminal point for a negative value of tt?

Tip: Always reduce angles by subtracting or adding multiples of 2π2\pi to find their equivalent position within a single rotation (from 00 to 2π2\pi).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Unit Circle
Angle Reduction

Formulas

t mod 2π
Coordinates of terminal points on the unit circle

Theorems

Unit circle theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12