TRIG FUNCTIONS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADE 12

TRIG FUNCTIONS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADE 12 trigonometric function, in mathematics, one of six functions (sine [sin], cosine [cos], tangent [tan], cotangent [cot], secant [sec], and cosecant [csc]) that represent ratios of sides of right triangles. These six trigonometric functions in relation to a right triangle are displayed in the figure

Activity 1
Use the graph y = sin x above to answer these questions:

1. What are the maximum and minimum values of y = sin x? (2)
2. Write down the domain and the range of y = sin x. (4)
3. Write down the x-intercepts of y = sin x. (2)
4. What is the amplitude of the graph of y = sin x? (1)
5. What is the period of the graph of y = sin x? (1)
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Activity 2

1. Given f(x) = 2cos x and g(x) = sin (x + 30°)
   1. Sketch the graphs of f and g on the same set of axes for x  ∈ [− 150°; 180°]
      Clearly show all intercepts with the axes and the coordinates of turning points. (7)
      Use your graph to answer the following questions:
   2. Write down the period of f. (1)
   3. For which values of x is f(x) = g(x)? (2)
   4. For which values of x is f(x) > 0? (2)
   5. For which values of x is g(x) increasing? (2)
   6. Determine one value of x for which f(x) − g(x) = 1,5. (1)
   7. If the curve of f is moved down one unit, write down the new equation of f. (2)
   8. If the curve of g is moved 45° to the left, write down the new equation of g. (2)
2. Sketch below are the graphs of g(x) = asin(x+p) and f(x) = bcosqx for x ∈ [0°; 180°]
   
   1. Determine the numerical values of a, p, b and q. (5)
   2. If the graph of g(x) is shifted two units down:
      1. Write down the amplitude of the new graph (1)
      2. Write down the equation of the new graph (2)
   3. If the graph of f(x) is shifted 60 to the left, write down two possible equations of the new graph. (2)
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