A12c – Graphs of trigonometric functions

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Graphs of trigonometric functions

Desmos graphs

The sine graph

Here is the graph of y=sin(x). Drag the large orange point to move it along the graph. Click on any orange point to toggle a label showing its coordinates.

The cosine graph

Here is the graph of y=cos(x). Drag the large orange point to move it along the graph. Click on any orange point to toggle a label showing its coordinates.

The tan graph

Here is the graph of y=tan(x) with dashed lines showing the asymptotes.

Teacher resources

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  • Slides in PPTX (with click-to-reveal answers)
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Links to past exam questions

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In the real world

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