Mathematics
Grade 11
15 min
Find properties of sine functions
Find properties of sine functions
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Identify the amplitude, period, phase shift, and vertical shift from the equation of a sine function.
Calculate the period of a sine function using the formula P = 2π/|B|.
Determine the domain and range of any transformed sine function.
Describe the transformations (stretching, compressing, shifting) applied to the parent function y = sin(x).
Find the maximum and minimum values of a sine function.
Rewrite a sine function in standard form to correctly identify its properties.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Standard FormThe general equation for a transformed sine function, written as y = A sin(B(x - C)) + D, where A, B, C, and D are parameters that control the function's properties.The function y = 2 sin(3(x - π)) + 5 is in standard form.
AmplitudeHalf the distance between the maximum and minimum values of the function. It represents the wave's height from its central axis and is determined by |A|.For y = 4 sin(x), the amplitude is |4| = 4. The graph oscillates between -4 and 4.
PeriodThe length of one complete cycle of the wave before it starts repeating. It is the horizontal distance required for the function to complete one full oscillation.For y = sin(2x), the period is 2π/|2| = π. The function completes a full cycle every π units.
Phase ShiftThe horizonta...
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Core Formulas
Standard Form of a Sine Function
y = A \sin(B(x - C)) + D
This is the foundational formula used to identify all properties. 'A' controls amplitude and reflection, 'B' controls the period, 'C' controls the phase shift, and 'D' controls the vertical shift.
Amplitude Formula
Amplitude = |A|
The amplitude is the absolute value of the coefficient 'A'. If A is negative, it also indicates a reflection across the x-axis (or midline).
Period Formula
Period = \frac{2\pi}{|B|}
Use the coefficient 'B' to calculate the length of one cycle. A larger |B| value results in a shorter period (horizontal compression), and a smaller |B| value results in a longer period (horizontal stretch).
Range Formula
Range = [D - |A|,...
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Challenging
A sine function has a maximum value of 3 and a minimum value of -5. What are the amplitude and the equation of the midline?
A.Amplitude: 8, Midline: y = -1
B.Amplitude: 4, Midline: y = -2
C.Amplitude: 4, Midline: y = -1
D.Amplitude: 8, Midline: y = -2
Challenging
How does the period of f(x) = sin(2x) compare to the period of g(x) = 3 sin(x/2)?
A.The period of f(x) is one-fourth the period of g(x).
B.The period of f(x) is half the period of g(x).
C.The period of f(x) is twice the period of g(x).
D.The period of f(x) is four times the period of g(x).
Challenging
Given the function y = 3 sin(-2x + π) - 1, and using the identity sin(-θ) = -sin(θ), which of the following functions is equivalent and what is its phase shift?
A.y = -3 sin(2x - π) - 1; Phase shift π/2 to the right
B.y = 3 sin(2x - π) - 1; Phase shift π/2 to the right
C.y = -3 sin(2x + π) - 1; Phase shift π/2 to the left
D.y = 3 sin(2x + π) - 1; Phase shift π/2 to the left
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