PreCalc

Front

Find the period of y=2sin[1/4x-π/2]

Back

8π

Front

What does a negative A value cause?

Back

A reflection across X axis

Front

Which word describes the height of the maximum and minimum values of the sine function above the sinusoidal axis?

Back

Amplitude

Front

The horizontal length required to complete one cycle.

Back

Period

Front

If no dilations exist, what is the normal period of a sine or cosine function?

Back

2π

Front

What is the amplitude of the function y=3cos(x)?

Back

3

Front

How do you find the frequency of a sine function?

Back

Frequency = 1/Period

Front

What is the effect of a horizontal shift on the sine function?

Back

It moves the graph left or right without changing the amplitude or period.

Front

What is the formula for the period of a sine function y=Asin(Bx)?

Back

Period = 2π/|B|

Front

What does the term 'sinusoidal axis' refer to?

Back

The horizontal line that represents the average value of the function.