PERIODIC FUNCTIONS EXAMPLES

Example 1
Graph y = -sin x.
First off, we use the general form y = a sin(bx) to track down the amplitude and period.
amplitude = |a| = |-1| = 1
But since a is negative, our graph will be flipped upside-down from a regular sine graph. Now for the period.
period = 21 = 2
And since there aren't any constants tacked onto the end, our midline is just y = 0.
Now let's make a table.
Apply the period of 2 to the five key angles and the amplitude of 1 to the five key points.

Plot your points, and don't forget to flip the shape.

Now enjoy a nice victory hot-fudge sundae.

Example 2
Graph y = 0.5 sin x.
Again, we use the general form y = a sin(bx). Amplitude and period, where you at?
amplitude = |a| = 0.5
period = 21 = 2
There aren't any lone constants hanging around, so our midline is at y= 0.
Table time.

Bam. Plot your points.

Example 3
Graph y = -2 cos x.
We've got an amplitude of |-2| = 2, and an upside-down cosine graph since a is negative. We've also got a period of 2 and
a standard-issue midline at y = 0. Now let's table it up.

Plot 'em if you've got 'em.

Example 4
Graph y = cos(x).
The amplitude is just |1| = 1.
Now find the period.

Apply the period of 4 to the five key angles.

Plot your points. This time we'll extend our graph past 2 out to 4 so we can see a full cycle.

Example 5
Graph y = 2cos(2x).
First we need to call up our two main dudes, the period and amplitude.

and amplitude = |2| = 2.

Apply the period of to the five key angles and the amplitude of 2 to the five key points.

Now graph 'em, and extend another cycle out to 2.