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3.6 Sinusoidal function transformations

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How does the graph of $y=3\cos x$y=3cosx differ from the graph of $y=\cos x$y=cosx?

Select the two correct options.

The amplitude of $y=3\cos x$y=3cosx is $3$3 times greater than the amplitude of $y=\cos x$y=cosx.

A

The period of $y=3\cos x$y=3cosx is greater than the period of $y=\cos x$y=cosx.

B

The maximum value of $y=3\cos x$y=3cosx is $3$3 times greater than the maximum value of $y=\cos x$y=cosx.

C

$y=3\cos x$y=3cosx is a reflection of $y=\cos x$y=cosx about the $x$x-axis.

D
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State the amplitude of $y=-4\sin x$y=4sinx.

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Consider the function $y=\frac{3}{2}\sin x$y=32sinx.

Medium
1min

Consider the function $y=-4\cos x$y=4cosx.

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3.6.A

Identify the amplitude, vertical shift, period, and phase shift of a sinusoidal function.

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