Chapter 7

Algebra and Trigonometry · 254 exercises

Problem 24

An initial amplitude \(k,\) damping constant \(c,\) and frequency \(f\) or period \(p\) are given. (Recall that frequency and period are related by the equation \(f=1 / p . )\) (a) Find a function that models the damped harmonic motion. Use a function of the form \(y=k e^{-c t} \cos \omega t\) in Exercises \(17-20,\) and of the form \(y=k e^{-c t}\) sin \(\omega t\) in Exercises \(21-24\). (b) Graph the function. $$k=12, \quad c=0.01, \quad f=8$$

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Problem 24

Find the amplitude and period of the function, and sketch its graph. $$ y=-3 \sin \pi x $$

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Problem 24

7–52 Find the period and graph the function. $$y=3 \csc \left(x+\frac{\pi}{2}\right)$$

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Problem 24

\(21-30=\) Find the terminal point \(P(x, y)\) on the unit circle determined by the given value of \(t .\) $$ t=\frac{7 \pi}{6} $$

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Problem 25

Find the value of each of the six trigonometric functions (if it is defined) at the given real number \(t .\) Use your answers to complete the table. $$ t=\pi $$ table can't copy

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Problem 25

A cork floating in a lake is bobbing in simple harmonic motion. Its displacement above the bottom of the lake is modeled by $$y=0.2 \cos 20 \pi t+8$$ where \(y\) is measured in meters and \(t\) is measured in minutes. (a) Find the frequency of the motion of the cork. (b) Sketch a graph of \(y\) (c) Find the maximum displacement of the cork above the lake bottom.

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Problem 25

Find the amplitude and period of the function, and sketch its graph. $$ y=1+\frac{1}{2} \cos \pi x $$

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Problem 25

7–52 Find the period and graph the function. $$y=\tan 2 x$$

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Problem 25

\(21-30=\) Find the terminal point \(P(x, y)\) on the unit circle determined by the given value of \(t .\) $$ t=-\frac{\pi}{3} $$

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Problem 26

Find the value of each of the six trigonometric functions (if it is defined) at the given real number \(t .\) Use your answers to complete the table. $$ t=\frac{3 \pi}{2} $$ table can't copy

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Problem 26

The carrier wave for an FM radio signal is modeled by the function $$y=a \sin \left(2 \pi\left(9.15 \times 10^{7}\right) t\right)$$ where \(t\) is measured in seconds. Find the period and frequency of the carrier wave.

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Problem 26

Find the amplitude and period of the function, and sketch its graph. $$ y=-2+\cos 4 \pi x $$

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Problem 26

7–52 Find the period and graph the function. $$y=\tan \frac{1}{2} x$$

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Problem 26

\(21-30=\) Find the terminal point \(P(x, y)\) on the unit circle determined by the given value of \(t .\) $$ t=\frac{5 \pi}{3} $$

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Problem 27

The terminal point \(P(x, y)\) determined by a real number \(t\) is given. Find \(\sin t, \cos t,\) and \(\tan t\) $$ \left(\frac{3}{5}, \frac{4}{5}\right) $$

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Problem 27

Find the amplitude, period, and phase shift of the function, and graph one complete period. $$ y=\cos \left(x-\frac{\pi}{2}\right) $$

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Problem 27

7–52 Find the period and graph the function. $$y=\tan \frac{\pi}{4} x$$

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Problem 27

\(21-30=\) Find the terminal point \(P(x, y)\) on the unit circle determined by the given value of \(t .\) $$ t=\frac{2 \pi}{3} $$

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Problem 28

The terminal point \(P(x, y)\) determined by a real number \(t\) is given. Find \(\sin t, \cos t,\) and \(\tan t\) $$ \left(-\frac{3}{5}, \frac{4}{5}\right) $$

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Problem 28

Each time your heart beats, your blood pressure increases, then decreases as the heart rests between beats. A certain person's blood pressure is modeled by the function $$p(t)=115+25 \sin (160 \pi t)$$ where \(p(t)\) is the pressure in \(\mathrm{mmHg}\) at time \(t,\) measured in minutes. (a) Find the amplitude, period, and frequency of \(p .\) (b) Sketch a graph of \(p\) . (c) If a person is exercising, his heart beats faster. How does this affect the period and frequency of \(p ?\)

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Problem 28

Find the amplitude, period, and phase shift of the function, and graph one complete period. $$ y=2 \sin \left(x-\frac{\pi}{3}\right) $$

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Problem 28

7–52 Find the period and graph the function. $$y=\cot \frac{\pi}{2} x$$

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Problem 28

\(21-30=\) Find the terminal point \(P(x, y)\) on the unit circle determined by the given value of \(t .\) $$ t=-\frac{\pi}{2} $$

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Problem 29

Find the amplitude, period, and phase shift of the function, and graph one complete period. $$ y=-2 \sin \left(x-\frac{\pi}{6}\right) $$

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Problem 29

7–52 Find the period and graph the function. $$y=\sec 2 x$$

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Problem 29

\(21-30=\) Find the terminal point \(P(x, y)\) on the unit circle determined by the given value of \(t .\) $$ t=-\frac{3 \pi}{4} $$

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Problem 30

The terminal point \(P(x, y)\) determined by a real number \(t\) is given. Find \(\sin t, \cos t,\) and \(\tan t\) $$ \left(-\frac{1}{3},-\frac{2 \sqrt{2}}{3}\right) $$

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Problem 30

Find the amplitude, period, and phase shift of the function, and graph one complete period. $$ y=3 \cos \left(x+\frac{\pi}{4}\right) $$

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Problem 30

7–52 Find the period and graph the function. $$y=5 \csc 3 x$$

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Problem 30

\(21-30=\) Find the terminal point \(P(x, y)\) on the unit circle determined by the given value of \(t .\) $$ t=\frac{11 \pi}{6} $$

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Problem 31

The terminal point \(P(x, y)\) determined by a real number \(t\) is given. Find \(\sin t, \cos t,\) and \(\tan t\) $$ \left(-\frac{6}{7}, \frac{\sqrt{13}}{7}\right) $$

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Problem 31

The Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia has the highest tides in the world. In one 12 -hour period the water starts at mean sea level, rises to 21 ft above, drops to 21 ft below, then returns to mean sea level. Assuming that the motion of the tides is simple harmonic, find an equation that describes the height of the tide in the Bay of Fundy above mean sea level. Sketch a graph that shows the level of the tides over a 12 -hour period.

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Problem 31

Find the amplitude, period, and phase shift of the function, and graph one complete period. $$ y=-4 \sin 2\left(x+\frac{\pi}{2}\right) $$

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Problem 31

Suppose that the terminal point determined by \(t\) is the point \(\left(\frac{3}{5}, \frac{4}{5}\right)\) on the unit circle. Find the terminal point determined by each of the following. \(\begin{array}{ll}{\text { (a) } \pi-t} & {\text { (b) }-t} \\ {\text { (c) } \pi+t} & {\text { (d) } 2 \pi+t}\end{array}\)

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Problem 31

7–52 Find the period and graph the function. $$y=\csc 2 x$$

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Problem 32

The terminal point \(P(x, y)\) determined by a real number \(t\) is given. Find \(\sin t, \cos t,\) and \(\tan t\) $$ \left(\frac{40}{41}, \frac{9}{41}\right) $$

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Problem 32

Find the amplitude, period, and phase shift of the function, and graph one complete period. $$ y=\sin \frac{1}{2}\left(x+\frac{\pi}{4}\right) $$

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Problem 32

7–52 Find the period and graph the function. $$y=\csc \frac{1}{2} x$$

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Problem 32

Suppose that the terminal point determined by \(t\) is the point \(\left(\frac{3}{4}, \sqrt{7} / 4\right)\) on the unit circle. Find the terminal point deter- mined by each of the following. \(\begin{array}{ll}{\text { (a) }-t} & {\text { (b) } 4 \pi+t} \\ {\text { (c) } \pi-t} & {\text { (d) } t-\pi}\end{array}\)

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Problem 33

The terminal point \(P(x, y)\) determined by a real number \(t\) is given. Find \(\sin t, \cos t,\) and \(\tan t\) $$ \left(-\frac{5}{13},-\frac{12}{13}\right) $$

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Problem 33

A mass is suspended on a spring. The spring is compressed so that the mass is located 5 cm above its rest position. The mass is released at time \(t=0\) and allowed to oscillate. It is observed that the mass reaches its lowest point \(\frac{1}{2}\) s after it is released. Find an equation that describes the motion of the mass.

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Problem 33

Find the amplitude, period, and phase shift of the function, and graph one complete period. $$ y=5 \cos \left(3 x-\frac{\pi}{4}\right) $$

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Problem 33

7–52 Find the period and graph the function. $$y=2 \tan 3 \pi x$$

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Problem 34

The terminal point \(P(x, y)\) determined by a real number \(t\) is given. Find \(\sin t, \cos t,\) and \(\tan t\) $$ \left(\frac{\sqrt{5}}{5}, \frac{2 \sqrt{5}}{5}\right) $$

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Problem 34

The frequency of oscillation of an object suspended on a spring depends on the stiffness \(k\) of the spring (called the spring constant) and the mass \(m\) of the object. If the spring is compressed a distance \(a\) and then allowed to oscillate, its displacement is given by $$f(t)=a \cos \sqrt{k / m} t$$ (a) A 10 -g mass is suspended from a spring with stiffness \(k=3 .\) If the spring is compressed a distance 5 cm and then released, find the equation that describes the oscillation of the spring. (b) Find a general formula for the frequency (in terms of \(k\) and \(m ) .\) (c) How is the frequency affected if the mass is increased? Is the oscillation faster or slower? (d) How is the frequency affected if a stiffer spring is used (larger \(k\) )? Is the oscillation faster or slower?

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Problem 34

Find the amplitude, period, and phase shift of the function, and graph one complete period. $$ y=2 \sin \left(\frac{2}{3} x-\frac{\pi}{6}\right) $$

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Problem 34

7–52 Find the period and graph the function. $$y=2 \tan \frac{\pi}{2} x$$

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Problem 34

\(33-36=\) Find the reference number for each value of \(t\) $$ \begin{array}{ll}{\text { (a) } t=\frac{5 \pi}{6}} & {\text { (b) } t=\frac{7 \pi}{6}} \\ {\text { (c) } t=\frac{11 \pi}{3}} & {\text { (d) } t=-\frac{7 \pi}{4}}\end{array} $$

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Problem 35

The terminal point \(P(x, y)\) determined by a real number \(t\) is given. Find \(\sin t, \cos t,\) and \(\tan t\) $$ \left(-\frac{20}{29}, \frac{21}{29}\right) $$

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Problem 35

A ferris wheel has a radius of 10 m, and the bottom of the wheel passes 1 m above the ground. If the ferris wheel makes one complete revolution every 20 s, find an equation that gives the height above the ground of a person on the ferris wheel as a function of time.

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