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The least positive period is cπ. Find c.

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TOPIC 01

Graphs and properties of trigonometric functions

Build understanding of graphs and properties of trigonometric functions through definitions, contrasting cases and justified applications.

What you will be able to explain

  • Use graphs and properties of trigonometric functions with explicit angle units and domains.
  • Connect representations and justify the steps, including boundary cases.
  • Explain a solution and apply the idea to a changed situation.

Try it. Leave your reasoning visible.

Use one hint at a time. A correction explains what changed, not just the final answer.

01 / Foundation#Worked example

The least positive period is cπ. Find c.

y=sin⁡(2x)y=\sin(2x)
  • Use the domain, units and sampling assumptions stated in the question.
Skills and prerequisite lessons

Working and explanation

BUILD THE REASONING

Hint 1
Read amplitude, period and allowed intervals directly from the trigonometric graph.
Hint 2
The input angle must increase by one complete cycle.
Worked solution
  1. Read amplitude, period and allowed intervals directly from the trigonometric graph.

  2. Calculate or simplify this relation.

    2T=2π⇒T=22π2T=2\pi\Rightarrow T=\frac2{2}\pi
  3. Frequency multiplies the input and divides the period.

The requested value is 1.

Checks and common pitfalls: Frequency multiplies the input and divides the period.

Think first. Reveal a hint when the class is ready.

Focus on one question

Teacher preparation and assessment

Question sequence

  • What must be true before using the main rule for graphs and properties of trigonometric functions?
  • Which representation makes this task easier, and why?
  • Change one assumption. Does the conclusion survive?

Board plan

  • Use graphs and properties of trigonometric functions with explicit angle units and domains.
  • Cycle and range: Sine and cosine repeat every 2π and take values from −1 to 1.
  • Tangent restrictions: Tangent excludes zeros of cosine and has period π.
  • Close with: conditions → representation → reasoning → check.

Anticipated thinking

  • Expected reasoning: Sine and cosine repeat every 2π and take values from −1 to 1.
  • Expected reasoning: Tangent excludes zeros of cosine and has period π.
  • Expected correction: Periodicity does not imply global monotonicity.

Assessment checklist

  • 1: identify the givens and required quantity.
  • 1: choose a valid definition, representation or method.
  • 1: present connected, correct reasoning.
  • 1: check conditions and explain the result.

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