Problem Analysis:
The task involves identifying the correct mathematical expressions for the given waveforms. Each waveform is labeled with a letter (A, B, C, D), and we need to match them with their corresponding mathematical equations from the provided options.
#### Key Concepts:
1.
Sine and Cosine Functions:
- Sine and cosine functions are periodic and oscillate between -1 and 1.
- The general form of a sine wave is \( y = A \sin(Bx + C) \), where:
- \( A \) is the amplitude,
- \( B \) affects the period,
- \( C \) is the phase shift.
2.
Amplitude:
- The amplitude is the maximum deviation from the centerline (usually the x-axis).
3.
Period:
- The period is the length of one complete cycle of the wave.
4.
Phase Shift:
- A phase shift occurs when the wave is shifted horizontally along the x-axis.
5.
Reflection:
- A negative sign in front of the sine or cosine function reflects the wave across the x-axis.
#### Given Options:
- \( y = \sin(x) \)
- \( y = \cos(x) \)
- \( y = -\sin(x) \)
- \( y = -\cos(x) \)
#### Waveforms:
We need to analyze each waveform (A, B, C, D) and determine which mathematical expression matches it.
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Step-by-Step Solution:
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Waveform A:
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Description: This waveform starts at the origin (0, 0) and rises to a positive peak.
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Analysis:
- It resembles a standard sine wave, \( y = \sin(x) \), which starts at 0 and increases.
- There is no reflection or phase shift.
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Match: \( y = \sin(x) \)
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Waveform B:
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Description: This waveform starts at its maximum value (1) and decreases.
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Analysis:
- It resembles a cosine wave, \( y = \cos(x) \), which starts at 1 and decreases.
- There is no reflection or phase shift.
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Match: \( y = \cos(x) \)
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Waveform C:
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Description: This waveform starts at the origin (0, 0) but decreases below the x-axis.
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Analysis:
- It resembles a sine wave that is reflected across the x-axis.
- The equation for this is \( y = -\sin(x) \).
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Match: \( y = -\sin(x) \)
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Waveform D:
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Description: This waveform starts at its minimum value (-1) and increases.
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Analysis:
- It resembles a cosine wave that is reflected across the x-axis.
- The equation for this is \( y = -\cos(x) \).
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Match: \( y = -\cos(x) \)
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Final Matches:
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A: \( y = \sin(x) \)
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B: \( y = \cos(x) \)
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C: \( y = -\sin(x) \)
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D: \( y = -\cos(x) \)
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Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{A: y = \sin(x), \, B: y = \cos(x), \, C: y = -\sin(x), \, D: y = -\cos(x)}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of graphs of sine and cosine functions worksheet.