Practice Applications Of Trigonometric Graphs (7) - Trigonometric Identities and Graphs

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Question 1.
What is a periodic phenomenon? Give an example.
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Think of events that repeat over time.
Question 2.
What trigonometric function would you use to model tides?
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Consider the shape of a wave.
3Question 3.
What is the primary function used to model tidal patterns?
- Cosine
- Sine
- Tangent
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Think about wave shapes.
4Question 4.
True or False: Trigonometric functions are exclusively used in mathematics.
- True
- False
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Consider how different fields utilize these functions.
Question 5.
Create a model for averaging daylight hours throughout the year using trigonometric functions. Explain which function to use and why.
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Consider the shape of the graph and where it should reach its highest and lowest points.
Question 6.
What would happen if you used a tangent function instead of a sine function for modeling tides? Discuss the implications.
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Think about how limiting values might affect your understanding of cycles.

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