Math Problem Statement

Use the unit circle, along with the definitions of circular functions, to find the exact values for the given functions when s = -π. What is sin(-π)?

Solution

The problem involves using the unit circle and trigonometric functions to evaluate values for s=πs = -\pi, and the question is asking for the value of sin(π)\sin(-\pi).

Step-by-step Solution:

  1. Understanding the Unit Circle:

    • On the unit circle, the sine of an angle corresponds to the y-coordinate of the point where the terminal side of the angle intersects the circle.
    • The angle π\pi radians is equivalent to 180°, which corresponds to the point (1,0)(-1, 0) on the unit circle.
  2. Sine Function:

    • sin(θ)\sin(\theta) is the y-coordinate of the point on the unit circle.
    • Since π\pi corresponds to the point (1,0)(-1, 0), the sine of π\pi is 0.
  3. Negative Angles:

    • For sin(θ)\sin(-\theta), we reflect the point across the x-axis. For θ=π\theta = \pi, the reflection across the x-axis is still at (1,0)( -1, 0 ).
    • Therefore, sin(π)=0\sin(-\pi) = 0.

Conclusion:

The value of sin(π)\sin(-\pi) is 0, so the correct answer is: A:sin(π)=0A: \sin(-\pi) = 0

Would you like further details, or do you have any questions about this? Here are five related questions to explore further:

  1. What is the cosine value for cos(π)\cos(-\pi)?
  2. How do we compute tan(π)\tan(-\pi) using the unit circle?
  3. What is the general property of sine and cosine for negative angles?
  4. Why does the unit circle have a radius of 1?
  5. How can we find the sine of any angle greater than 2π2\pi?

Tip: Always visualize the angle on the unit circle to understand the behavior of trigonometric functions better.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Unit Circle
Sine Function

Formulas

sin(θ) is the y-coordinate of the point on the unit circle corresponding to angle θ
sin(-θ) = -sin(θ)

Theorems

Unit Circle: The sine of an angle corresponds to the y-coordinate of the intersection of the terminal side of the angle with the unit circle.

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12