Math Problem Statement

For π determine the point on the unit circle to which it corresponds determine cos s and sin s . State which function are not defined

Solution

For s=πs = \pi, we want to determine the point on the unit circle, as well as cos(π)\cos(\pi) and sin(π)\sin(\pi), and state which trigonometric functions are not defined.

Unit Circle Position:

  • The angle s=πs = \pi corresponds to 180 degrees or a half turn around the unit circle.
  • The point on the unit circle for s=πs = \pi is (1,0)(-1, 0).

cos(π)\cos(\pi) and sin(π)\sin(\pi):

  • cos(π)=1\cos(\pi) = -1, since cosine corresponds to the x-coordinate of the point on the unit circle.
  • sin(π)=0\sin(\pi) = 0, since sine corresponds to the y-coordinate of the point on the unit circle.

Undefined Functions:

  • The tangent function, tan(s)\tan(s), is defined as sin(s)cos(s)\frac{\sin(s)}{\cos(s)}. Since cos(π)=1\cos(\pi) = -1 and sin(π)=0\sin(\pi) = 0, tan(π)=0\tan(\pi) = 0 and is defined.
  • The cotangent function, cot(s)=1tan(s)\cot(s) = \frac{1}{\tan(s)}, is undefined at s=πs = \pi because tan(π)=0\tan(\pi) = 0, and division by zero is undefined.
  • The secant function, sec(s)=1cos(s)\sec(s) = \frac{1}{\cos(s)}, is defined as sec(π)=11=1\sec(\pi) = \frac{1}{-1} = -1.
  • The cosecant function, csc(s)=1sin(s)\csc(s) = \frac{1}{\sin(s)}, is undefined because sin(π)=0\sin(\pi) = 0.

Summary:

  • cos(π)=1\cos(\pi) = -1
  • sin(π)=0\sin(\pi) = 0
  • Functions not defined at π\pi: csc(π)\csc(\pi) and cot(π)\cot(\pi)

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions to explore:

  1. What are the values of cosine and sine at s=2πs = 2\pi?
  2. How do you calculate tangent and secant for angles on the unit circle?
  3. What is the geometric interpretation of the unit circle?
  4. What are the values of trigonometric functions for s=π2s = \frac{\pi}{2}?
  5. What happens to trigonometric functions for angles greater than 2π2\pi?

Tip: When dealing with trigonometric functions, remember that their signs depend on the quadrant in which the angle lies.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Trigonometry
Unit Circle
Radians

Formulas

cos(π) = -1
sin(π) = 0
tan(π) = sin(π) / cos(π)
cot(s) = 1 / tan(s)
sec(s) = 1 / cos(s)
csc(s) = 1 / sin(s)

Theorems

Unit Circle Definition
Trigonometric Function Definitions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12