How to construct the schedule of trigonometrical function

How to construct the schedule of trigonometrical function

Do you need to draw the schedule of trigonometrical function? Master an algorithm of actions on the example of creation of a sinusoid. For the solution of an objective use a research method.

It is required to you

  • - ruler;
  • - pencil;
  • - knowledge of fundamentals of trigonometry.

Instruction

1. Construct y=sin x function graph. A range of definition of this function - a set of all real numbers, area values – an interval [-1; 1]. Means, a sine – function limited. Therefore, on OY axis you will need to note only points with y=-1 value; 0; 1. Draw the system of coordinates and put necessary designations.

2. Periodic y=sin x function. Its period is equal 2π, it is from equality of sin x = sin (x+2π) =sin x for all rational x. At first construct a part of the schedule of the set function on an interval [0; π]. For this purpose it is necessary to find several control points. Calculate schedule points of intersection with OX axis. If y=0, sin x=0, from where x=πk, where k=0; 1. Thus, on this half-cycle the sinusoid crosses OX axis in two points (0; 0) and (π; 0).

3. On an interval [0; π] function a sine accepts only positive values, i.e. the curve lies above OX axis. Function increases from 0 to 1 on a piece [0; π/2] also decreases from 1 to 0 on a piece [π/2; π]. Therefore, on an interval [0; π] the y=sin x function has a maximum point: (π/2; 1).

4. Find some more control points. So, for this function at x=π/6, y=1/2, at x=5π/6, y=1/2. Thus, you have the following points: (0; 0), (π/6; ½), (π/2; 1), (5π/6; ½), (π; 0). Apply them on the coordinate plane and connect a smooth curve. You received y=sin x function graph on an interval [0; π].

5. Now construct the schedule of this function for a negative half-cycle [-π; 0]. For this purpose execute symmetry of the received schedule to the beginning of coordinates. It allows to make oddness of the y=sin x function. You received y=sin x function graph on an interval [-π; π].

6. Using frequency of the y=sin x function, you can continue a sinusoid on OX axis without finding of control points to the right and to the left. You received y=sin x function graph on all numerical straight line.

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