3.1 Periodic Phenomena

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What is a periodic phenomenon?

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A periodic phenomenon is an event or occurrence that repeats at regular intervals over time, such as the phases of the moon.

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Give an example of a periodic phenomenon.

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The phases of the moon.

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How can you identify the period of a function?

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By finding a common place in each cycle of the graph and measuring the distance between them.

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What is another term for a periodic relationship?

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Cyclical.

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What does it mean if a function is concave down?

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It means the function is opening downwards.

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What is the period of a function that completes a cycle every 4 units?

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4.

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What is the definition of 'period' in the context of functions?

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The period is the length of one complete cycle of a periodic function.

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What is the difference between a periodic function and a non-periodic function?

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A periodic function repeats its values at regular intervals, while a non-periodic function does not.

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What is an example of a non-periodic phenomenon?

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The growth of a plant.

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How does the graph of a periodic function behave?

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It shows repeating patterns over equal intervals.