Investigating the Cosine Curve

Author:
hertelm
Topic:
Cosine
Use the applet below in order to see how the midline affects the range of the function
Use the sliders above to investigate how each letter, A, B, and D effect the graph.

Which letter effects the amplitude?

How does the b value change the graph? When it is less then 1? When it is greater then 1? try b = 1/2 and b = 5, describe how the curve changes.

How does the d value effect the graph. Try y = cos x +2. What happens? Amp? period?

Graph y = 2 cos x +4 State the amplitude, period, and vertical shift

What is the range of the function y = 2 cos x +4

Select all that apply
  • A
  • B
  • C
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Graph y = -3 cos 2x -1 Amp? Period? Vertical Shift?

Range of y = -3 cos 2x -1

Select all that apply
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
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