How do you graph the cotangent function

The video tutorial introduces the cotangent function, explaining its properties and how to graph it. The instructor begins by mapping initial coordinate points and evaluating the tangent function to understand cotangent as its reciprocal. The tutorial then demonstrates graphing the cotangent function, highlighting the importance of asymptotes and the periodic nature of the graph. The video concludes with a discussion on repeating the graph in both positive and negative directions.

What is the first step in graphing the cotangent function?

• Finding the maximum and minimum points

• Using a table of values

• Drawing the graph directly

• Calculating derivatives

Which angle is not evaluated when mapping the initial period of the cotangent function?

• π/3

• π/4

• 0

• π

How is the cotangent function related to the tangent function?

• Cotangent is the integral of tangent

• Cotangent is the derivative of tangent

• Cotangent is the reciprocal of tangent

• They are identical

What is the value of the tangent function at π/2?

• 0

• 1

• Undefined

• -1

What happens to the cotangent function at points where the tangent function is undefined?

• It becomes negative

• It becomes one

• It becomes undefined

• It becomes zero

What is the period of the cotangent graph?

• 3π

• π

• π/2

• 2π

What do vertical asymptotes in the cotangent graph represent?

• Points where the function is minimum

• Points where the function is undefined

• Points where the function is maximum

• Points where the function is zero