MCR3U

Unit 6 Sinusoidal Functions

Unit Review

Date:

Learning Objectives:
6.1
Identify periodic and non-periodic functions
Use terminology including: periodic function, period, trough, peak, equation of the axis,
amplitude
6.2 & 6.3
Link the graphs of sine and cosine to the unit circle and CAST rule
Compare the properties of the sine and cosine functions
Use sinuosodial functions to describe types of repetitive motions and trends
6.4 & 6.5
Graph f(x)= asink(x d)+c and f(x)= acosk(x d)+c using transformations
6.6
Write the equation for a sinusoidal function from a graph or table of values
6.7
Model real-world problems using periodic behavior

Instructions:
Review the learning objectives from sections 6.1-6.7.
Traffic light topics with those you know (green), somewhat (yellow), dont know (red)
Review the quiz from 6.1-6.3 and the assignment on transformations 6.4 & 6.5

1. Complete the chart below:
Equation
Amplitude
Equation of Axis
Phase Shift
Period
"
%
1
2
f = cos$ ' +5




2 #3 &

()

y = 0

600 right

2. Evaluate the exact value of h(t)= 4sin(30t) for t = 10 using special triangles.
3. For the function in question 2, what are the value(s) of t when h(t)= 3.2, 0 t 12 ?

300
[6.1 & 6.6]
[6.2 & 6.3]
[6.2 & 6.3]

"2
%
4. Graph y = 2sin $ x +60' 1








[6.4 & 6.5]
#3
&
" t 20 %
5. The equation h = 20cos360$
' +21 expresses a passengers height above the ground on a Ferris
# 40 &
Wheel after t seconds since a rider gets on the ride at its lowest point 1 m above level ground.
a. State the individual transformations that are required to generate the above function. [6.4 & 6.5]
b. Using your knowledge of transformations, graph the function.


[6.4 & 6.5]
c. Use the equation of the function to determine when a rider will be 14 m above the horizontal for
the 7th time if the rider gets on the Ferris Wheel at its lowest point.


[6.7]

6. The equation t = 1.75cos

360
n 172 +18.43 describes the time of sunset t, in hours in Parry Sound on
365

the nth day of the year.

a. Determine tonights sunset time (i.e. December 17)
b. Sketch the above function highlighting key points (i.e. earliest, latest, and average sunsets)
starting from January 1st to December 31st of any given year.
c. Provide approximate dates when the sun sets at 7:30 pm using your equations.

[6.7]

7. A brand new ride recently opened at Sintrigusoidal Park called the Submerging Wheel. The wheel has a
radius of 10 m with 2 m submerged. The wheel requires 2 minutes to complete a full rotation. Time is
measured from when point P, on the rim of the wheel is at its maximum height above the surface of the
water.
a. Determine an equation that describes height, h, in metres as a function of time, t, in minutes.
b. Determine how long it will to reach the surface of the water for the 10th time.
c. How long does any given rider have to hold his/her breath underwater during any given
rotation?
[6.7]

8. Describe the transformations that have been performed on the graph of y = sin to produce a sine wave
with an amplitude of 2.5, an axis of y = 10 and a period of 1500.
[6.4 & 6.5]

9. Find the equation for the following graphs:
y
a)
5

b)

y
5

4.5

3.5

2.5
2

450360270180 90
1

1.5

90 180 270 360 450

0.5

4
90 180 270 360 450 540 630 720 810

10. Explain the steps used to determine the equation of the sinusoidal function that is modelled by the
following graph of a cosine function.









150120 90

y
5
4
3
2
1
60 30
1

30

60

90 120 150

2
3
4
5

Answers:
1. a) a=0.5, y=5, d=0, period=5400

b) f(x)= 4sin12(x 60) or f(x)= 4cos12(x 60)

2. 2 3


3. t = {1.77, 4.23}
4. Check with graphing calculator or online graphing software
5. a) horizontal compression by a factor of 9, horizontal shift 20 to the right, vertical stretch by 20, vertical shift 21 units up
b) Check with graphing calculator or online graphing software
c) 128 s
6. a) 16.69 or 4:41 PM
c) Aug 13 and May 4


7. a) h = 10cos180t +8
b) 9.2 min

c) 24 s
8. horizontal compression by a factor of 2.4, vertical stretch by a factor of 2.5, vertical translation of 10 units up
9. Multiple answers possible a) y = 2sin(2x)+2
b) y = 4sin(0.5(x +90))1
10. y = 2.5cos8x 1