A2.35
Choose trigonometric functions (sine and cosine) to model periodic phenomena with specified amplitude, frequency, and midline.
Example Problems
A piston's vertical position (in cm) is , where t is seconds.
What is the position at s?
What is the position at s?
An EEG α‑wave signal is µV, where t is in seconds. What is the phase shift expressed in milliseconds?
The magnitude of a variable star is , with in days.
What is its magnitude at days?
What is its magnitude at days?
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