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Mathematics 30-2 Module 6

Module 6: Sinusoidal Functions


textbook

Read “Example 3” on pages 502 and 503 to see how a scenario represented by a sinusoidal function can be interpreted.

 

Self-Check 3
  1. Complete “Your Turn” on page 503 of your textbook. Answers
  2. Complete question 8 on page 508 and question 14 on page 511 of your textbook. Answers
Did You Know?


Trigonometric functions are important in physics. The sine and cosine functions are used to describe simple harmonic motion such as the movement of a mass attached to a spring and, for small angles, the pendulum motion of a mass hanging by a string. Historically, pendulums were used to keep time in clocks. View “Pendulum Waves” to watch an interesting demonstration that uses pendulums.

 

 

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