Examples of transformations
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Understanding Amplitude
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Today, we're going to explore how transformations affect trigonometric graphs, starting with amplitude. Who can tell me what amplitude is in the context of sine and cosine functions?
Isn't amplitude the height of the waves?
Exactly! The amplitude, represented by **A** in our equation, determines the height of the peaks and the depth of the troughs. For example, in **y = 2 sin(x)**, the amplitude is 2, meaning our graph will reach 2 units above and -2 units below the midline. Can anyone visualize how this looks compared to **y = sin(x)**?
So the graph would look taller and more stretched vertically?
Correct! Remember that the amplitude affects the vertical stretching of the graph. Let's summarize this key concept: larger values of **A** stretch the graph vertically, while smaller values compress it. Anyone need clarification on this before we move on?
Exploring Period
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Next, let’s discuss how changes in **B** affect the period of our trigonometric functions. Who can tell me what period means?
Is it the length of one complete wave in the graph?
Exactly! The period is the distance between successive peaks of the sine or cosine waves. For the sine function, the period is defined as **360° / B**. So in **y = sin(2x)**, what is the period?
That would be 180°, right?
Correct! By increasing **B**, we compress the graph horizontally, resulting in more cycles over the same horizontal space. Summarizing this key concept: larger **B** values decrease the period, thus causing more frequent oscillations.
Phase Shifts
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Now let’s talk about phase shifts, represented by **C** in our equation. Who remembers what a phase shift does?
It's the horizontal movement of the graph, right?
Exactly! If we look at **y = sin(x + 90°)**, what would happen to this graph?
It shifts left by 90°!
Well done! So, shifting left indicates a negative phase shift, while a positive value like **C = -90°** would shift the graph to the right. Remember this backup for understanding phase shifts: positive values move right, negative values move left. Anyone have questions about phase shifts?
Vertical Shifts
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Lastly, let’s cover vertical shifts, represented by **D**. How does changing **D** affect our graph?
It moves the entire graph up or down, right?
Precisely! For example, with **y = sin(x) + 3**, the graph is shifted up three units. What impact does this have on the minimum and maximum values?
The minimum would be 3 instead of 0, and the maximum would be 4 instead of 1.
Exactly! Vertical shifts add to all y-values. Can anyone summarize the role of **D** before we conclude?
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In this section, we explore the transformations of trigonometric graphs through changes in amplitude, period, phase shift, and vertical shift. We examine how altering parameters in the general form of the functions can significantly affect their graphical representations.
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In Section 6.2, we investigate the transformations of trigonometric functions represented by the general form:
y = A sin(Bx + C) + D
Where:
- A represents the amplitude, which scales the height of the graph.
- B indicates the frequency and thus affects the period of the function (Period = 360° / B).
- C is the phase shift, which determines the horizontal displacement of the graph.
- D represents the vertical shift, moving the graph up or down.
We cover specific examples that illustrate how to determine the effect of these parameters on functions such as sine and cosine. For instance, the function y = 2 sin(x) demonstrates an amplitude change to 2, while y = sin(2x) alters the period to 180°. Additionally, we note that transformations play a critical role in modeling periodic phenomena in real-life applications such as engineering and physics.
Key Concepts
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Amplitude: Affects the height of the graph.
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Period: Determined by B, dictates how often the wave repeats.
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Phase Shift: The horizontal movement indicated by C.
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Vertical Shift: The upward or downward adjustment of the graph indicated by D.
Examples & Applications
For the function y = 2 sin(x), the amplitude is 2, leading to peaks at 2 and valleys at -2.
For the function y = sin(2x), the period becomes 180°, indicating that the wave completes two full cycles over 360°.
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Amplitude's the height that defines, vertical stretches in curves we find.
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Imagine a surfer on a wave. If the wave grows taller, the surfer rides higher, indicating an increase in amplitude.
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To remember transformations: A for Amplitude, B for Beat (period), C for Change (phase shift), D for Drop (vertical shift).
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A B C D
Always Be Choosing Directions for your graph shifts!
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Glossary
- Amplitude
The maximum height of a wave from its midline; represented by A.
- Period
The distance over which the function completes one full cycle; affected by B.
- Phase Shift
The horizontal displacement of the graph, represented by C.
- Vertical Shift
The movement of the graph up or down, represented by D.
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