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Graphs of: y = sin(x) and y = cos(x)

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Graphs of trigonometric functions can be produced in degrees or in radians.

The graphs appearing here will be done in radians.

When hand-drawing the graphs of sine and cosine, draw vertical dotted
lines at intervals to remind you of the connection to the four quadrants

from the unit circle and to keep your graphs accurate.

(Such dotted lines will resemble the dashed vertical grid lines in the graphs below.)

The sine and cosine functions take on y-values between -1 and +1.

y = sin x
Sine Function: y = sin x
• called a "wave" because of its rolling wave-like
appearance (also referred to as oscillating)
• amplitude: 1 (height)
• period: 2π (length of one cycle)
• frequency: 1cycle in 2π radians [or 1/(2π)]
• domain:
• range:
At x = 0, the sine wave is on the shoreline! (meaning the y-value is equal to zero)

y = cos x
Cosine Function: y = cos x
• called a "wave" because of its rolling wave-like
appearance
• amplitude: 1
• period: 2π
• frequency: 1 cycle in 2π radians [or 1/(2π )]
• domain:
• range:
At x = 0, the cosine wave breaks off the cliff! (meaning the y-value is equal to one)

Remember: The cosine curve is really the exact same graph as the sine curve
shifted 90º, or π/2 radians, to the left!
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