Learn How to Graph Cotangent

The video tutorial explains how to graph cotangent functions, focusing on key aspects such as the absence of amplitude, determining the period using π/B, and understanding asymptotes. It provides a step-by-step guide to graphing, including finding intercepts by dividing the period by two. The tutorial concludes with a summary and addresses any questions about the cotangent function.

What is the primary focus when graphing the cotangent function?

• Determining the period

• Calculating the frequency

• Finding the amplitude

• Identifying the maximum points

How is the period of a cotangent function calculated?

• 2π / B

• π / B

• B / π

• B / 2π

What role does the variable B play in the cotangent function?

• It determines the amplitude

• It affects the period

• It sets the phase shift

• It defines the vertical shift

What happens to the asymptotes when the cotangent function is altered?

• They remain unchanged

• They become vertical lines

• They shift horizontally

• They disappear

How do you find the intercept of a cotangent graph?

• Multiply the period by two

• Add π to the period

• Divide the period by two

• Divide the period by four

What is the significance of the intercept in a cotangent graph?

• It marks the maximum point

• It indicates the start of a new cycle

• It shows the end of the graph

• It is the midpoint of the period

Why is understanding the period important for graphing multiple cycles?

• To determine the amplitude

• To find the phase shift

• To ensure correct spacing between cycles

• To calculate the frequency