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FUNCTIONS
11.2
Q4

1 For each function, predict the amplitude, a 4 Ay

the period, the equation of the principal
axis and the range,
a f(x) = 3sin(4x) + 1
b f(x) = 0.5sin(0.5x) - 3
c f(x) = 7.1 cos(3x) + 1
/
d f(x) = -5 cos + 8.1
V y - 2 cos(bx) - 2

Functions
2 For the following graphs, determine
the numerical values of the unspecified
constants:

y = a cos(x) + d

y = a sin(3x) + 1

y = acos(bx) + d

4 a A function in the form y = t + scos(rx) is

shown. The point Q is a maximum and
P is a minimum. Use this information to
find the values of t, s and r.

y = asm{bx) + d
3 For the following graphs, determine
the numerical values of the unspecified
constants:

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the vertical amplitude
distance from the surface of b State the equation of the principal
3. axis of the curve. (1 mark)
the road to the top of the bridge is 16 m
and that the road is 6 m above the river. c Using technology, solve the
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bridge with functions as shown below:FUNCTIONS
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h curve of the form y = ps\n(qx + r).
1 Use technology to graph each set of functions and fill in the table: Why are there
Q1 360 degrees in a
y = 2sin(x) y = 2sin(3x) y = 2sin(3x) + 1 complete turn?
Amplitude
a Find a sinusoidal model of the bridge
and draw aPeriod
diagram like Teodora's.
Principal axis
b Hence or otherwise find an estimate for
the coordinates of the points shown.
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Exam-style questions
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MODELLING
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■ Period /
equation yPrincipal
= 4.1 + 2.3cos :
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function given by the
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equation y = 20sin (4x) (8 0°
for marks)
< x < 180°.
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and for y. your exploration to
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and d. ofy =/(x). (3 marks)
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the axis of the curve. (1 mark)
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4.1 of the bridge is 16 m
+ 2.3cos wave. (1 mark)
and that the road is 6 m above the river. b Findc theUsing technology,
minimum value solve
of y and thefirst
She uses this information to(3model marks)the the value of x for when this occurs. (4 marks)
inequality/(x) < -5.
bridge with functions as
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(3 marks)
graph of y = p + qcos(rx). h curve of the form y = ps\n(qx
c Find the period of the wave. (2 marks)
+ r).
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Li y = p -6.67
~ 4sin(rx) (p > 0,q > 0, r > 0).
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a sinusoidal is given
model of the by bridge
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and draw a diagram like Teodora's. < x < 180°.
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=/(x). (3 marks)for
estimates that the coordinates of the points shown.
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above the river. Exam-style questions
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the curve given by the (4 marks)
shown below: ■ /
10 PI: The following diagram shows a sinusoidal
equation values
y = 4.1 + 2.3cos : Determine the values of the constants
h Determine
curve ofthe
the form yof= the constants
ps\n(qx ^ +• r).
p, q and r. (6 marks) p, q and r. (8 marks)
a Find the minimum and maximum
11 PI: A sinusoidal wave is given by the
values for y. (2 marks)
im equation y = 5.7 + 0.3cos( 12.5x).
b Find the first two positive values of x
del of the bridge a Write down the amplitude of the
ike Teodora's. for which 2.5 = 4.1 + 2.3cos wave. (1 mark)
ind an estimate for b Find the minimum value of y and first
(3 marks) the value of x for when this occurs.
e points shown. 518 PI: The following shows a portion of the (3 marks)
graph of y = p + qcos(rx).
estionsQ3 c Find the period of the wave. (2 marks)
a On the same axes, sketch the graph If
12 PI: Below is a portion of the graph of
ven by the of y = p + ^s\n(rx) (2 marks) mi
/ Li y = p ~ 4sin(rx) (p > 0,q > 0, r > 0).
be
3cos : Determine the values of the constants b Determine the values of the T=
^• p, q and r. (8 marks) constants p, q and r (7 marks)
m and maximum a
11 PI: A sinusoidal wave is given by the 13 PI: A sinusoidal curve y = a + bs\n{cx) (a > 0,
(2 marks)
im equation y = 5.7 + 0.3cos( 12.5x). m b > 0, c> 0) has two concurrent
ositive values of x b
a Write down the amplitude of the maximum points at coordinates (60°, 5)
+ 2.3cos wave. (1 mark) and (300® 5).
b Find the minimum value of y and first Given that it also has an amplitude of
(3 marks) the value of x for when this occurs. 2 units, determine the values of a and b,
a portion of the (3 marks) and determine the least possible value
rx). Determine the values of the constants of c. (8 marks)
c Find the period of the wave. (2 marks)
p, q and r. (6 marks)
12 PI: Below is a portion of the graph of 14 P2: Over the course of a single December
Li y = p ~ 4sin(rx) (p > 0,q > 0, r > 0). h day in Limassol, Cyprus, the highest
temperature was found to be 22°C. The
lowest temperature was 12°C, which