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what is the period? y=sin 4x would it be 4?

 Nov 16, 2016
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No......   the period is determined by  setting 4x  to 2pi  and solving for x...so we have

 

4x  = 2pi  divide both sides by 4

 

x = pi/2  = the period

 

This makes sense.......the normal period of the sine graph is "compressed" by a factor of 4.....see the normal graph and the graph of   y = sin 4x   here :  https://www.desmos.com/calculator/aqkipoldkg

 

Note that there are 4 periods in 2pi ...so.... each period has a length of pi/2

 

 

 

cool cool cool  

 Nov 16, 2016

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