Trig Graphs & Exact Values

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Sketch multiple graphs and count intersections

A question is this type if and only if it asks you to sketch two or more curves on the same axes and deduce the number of solutions/intersections, possibly extending to larger intervals.

12 Moderate -0.1
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  1. Sketch the curve \(y = 2 \sin x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2 \pi\).
  2. By adding a suitable straight line to your sketch, determine the number of real roots of the equation $$2 \pi \sin x = \pi - x$$ State the equation of the straight line.
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Easiest question Moderate -0.8 »
6 The equation of a curve is \(y = 3 \cos 2 x\) and the equation of a line is \(2 y + \frac { 3 x } { \pi } = 5\).
  1. State the smallest and largest values of \(y\) for both the curve and the line for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2 \pi\).
  2. Sketch, on the same diagram, the graphs of \(y = 3 \cos 2 x\) and \(2 y + \frac { 3 x } { \pi } = 5\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2 \pi\).
  3. State the number of solutions of the equation \(6 \cos 2 x = 5 - \frac { 3 x } { \pi }\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2 \pi\).
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Hardest question Standard +0.8 »
  1. (i) Sketch on the same diagram the graphs of \(y = \sin 2 x\) and \(y = \tan \frac { x } { 2 }\) for \(x\) in the interval \(0 \leq x \leq 360 ^ { \circ }\).
    (ii) Hence state how many solutions exist to the equation
$$\sin 2 x = \tan \frac { x } { 2 } ,$$ for \(x\) in the interval \(0 \leq x \leq 360 ^ { \circ }\) and give a reason for your answer.
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Find coordinates of turning points

A question is this type if and only if it asks you to state or find the coordinates of maximum/minimum points on a given trigonometric curve, either from a graph or equation.

10 Moderate -1.0
10.2% of questions
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9. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{6c320b71-8793-461a-a078-e4f64c144a3a-28_784_1324_260_312} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 4}
\end{figure} Figure 4 shows part of the curve with equation $$y = A \cos ( x - 30 ) ^ { \circ }$$ where \(A\) is a constant. The point \(P\) is a minimum point on the curve and has coordinates \(( 30 , - 3 )\) as shown in Figure 4.
  1. Write down the value of \(A\). The point \(Q\) is shown in Figure 4 and is a maximum point.
  2. Find the coordinates of \(Q\).
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3. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{6a5d0ffc-a725-404b-842a-f3b6000e6fed-08_625_835_264_557} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 1}
\end{figure} Figure 1 shows a sketch of part of the curve \(C _ { 1 }\) with equation \(y = 4 \cos x ^ { \circ }\) The point \(P\) and the point \(Q\) lie on \(C _ { 1 }\) and are shown in Figure 1.
  1. State
    1. the coordinates of \(P\),
    2. the coordinates of \(Q\). The curve \(C _ { 2 }\) has equation \(y = 4 \cos x ^ { \circ } + k\), where \(k\) is a constant.
      Curve \(C _ { 2 }\) has a minimum \(y\) value of - 1
      The point \(R\) is the maximum point on \(C _ { 2 }\) with the smallest positive \(x\) coordinate.
  2. State the coordinates of \(R\).
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5. \begin{figure}[h]
\includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{c8f8d35d-c2dd-4a1f-a4bb-a4fa06413d12-10_677_1036_260_456} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Figure 2}
\end{figure} Figure 2 shows a plot of part of the curve with equation \(y = \cos 2 x\) with \(x\) being measured in radians. The point \(P\), shown on Figure 2, is a minimum point on the curve.
  1. State the coordinates of \(P\). A copy of Figure 2, called Diagram 1, is shown at the top of the next page.
  2. Sketch, on Diagram 1, the curve with equation \(y = \sin x\)
  3. Hence, or otherwise, deduce the number of solutions of the equation
    1. \(\cos 2 x = \sin x\) that lie in the region \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 20 \pi\)
    2. \(\cos 2 x = \sin x\) that lie in the region \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 21 \pi\) \begin{figure}[h]
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      Diagram 1}\}
      \end{figure} \textbackslash section*\{Diagram 1
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Sketch single trig graph

A question is this type if and only if it asks you to sketch the graph of a single trigonometric function (possibly transformed) over a specified interval.

9 Moderate -0.6
9.2% of questions
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1 Sketch the graph of \(y = \sec x\), for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2 \pi\).
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Easiest question Easy -1.2 »
2 The equation of a curve is \(y = 3 \cos 2 x\). The equation of a line is \(x + 2 y = \pi\). On the same diagram, sketch the curve and the line for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\).
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7 Sketch the graph of $$y = \cot \left( x - \frac { \pi } { 2 } \right)$$ for \(0 \leq x \leq 2 \pi\)
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Calculate intersection coordinates algebraically

A question is this type if and only if it requires finding the exact coordinates where two trigonometric curves (or a curve and line) intersect by solving equations.

8 Challenging +1.1
8.2% of questions
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  1. Sketch the graph of \(\mathrm { y } = \arctan \mathrm { x }\) where \(x\) is in radians.
  2. In this question you must show detailed reasoning. Find all points of intersection of the curves \(\mathrm { y } = 3 \sin \mathrm { xcos } \mathrm { x }\) and \(\mathrm { y } = \cos ^ { 2 } \mathrm { x }\) for \(- \pi \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\).
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Real-world modelling (tides, daylight, etc.)

A question is this type if and only if it applies a trigonometric model to a real-world context (harbour depth, daylight hours, Ferris wheel) and asks for specific times or values.

8 Moderate -0.2
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8. The length of the daylight, \(D ( t )\) in a town in Sweden can be modelled using the equation $$D ( t ) = 12 + 9 \sin \left( \frac { 360 t } { 365 } - 63.435 \right) \quad 0 \leq t \leq 365$$ where \(t\) is the number of days into the year, and the argument of \(\sin x\) is in degrees
a. Find the number of daylight hours after 90 days in that year.
b. Find the values of \(t\) when \(D ( t ) = 17\), giving your answers to the nearest integer. (Solutions based entirely on graphical or numerical methods are not acceptable)
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Find exact trig values from given ratio

A question is this type if and only if you are given one trigonometric ratio (like sin θ or cos θ) and must find the exact value of another ratio (like tan θ) without a calculator.

8 Moderate -0.7
8.2% of questions
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3 Given that \(\cos \theta = \frac { 1 } { 3 }\) and \(\theta\) is acute, find the exact value of \(\tan \theta\).
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Read graph parameters (a, b, c)

A question is this type if and only if it asks you to state the values of constants a, b, c (or similar) from a given graph of a trigonometric function like y = a sin(bx) + c or y = a tan(x - b) + c.

7 Moderate -0.9
7.1% of questions
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\includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{62f7f1e2-a8e7-4574-a432-8e9b20b54d7a-2_750_1287_258_427} The diagram shows part of the graph of \(y = a + b \sin x\). State the values of the constants \(a\) and \(b\). [2
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Find function constants from given conditions

A question is this type if and only if you must determine constants a, b, c in a trigonometric function y = a + b cos x or similar from given function values at specific points.

6 Moderate -0.5
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3 The function \(\mathrm { f } : x \mapsto a + b \cos x\) is defined for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2 \pi\). Given that \(\mathrm { f } ( 0 ) = 10\) and that \(\mathrm { f } \left( \frac { 2 } { 3 } \pi \right) = 1\), find
  1. the values of \(a\) and \(b\),
  2. the range of \(f\),
  3. the exact value of \(\mathrm { f } \left( \frac { 5 } { 6 } \pi \right)\).
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Find period or state transformations

A question is this type if and only if it asks you to state the period of a trigonometric function or describe geometric transformations mapping one graph to another.

5 Moderate -0.7
5.1% of questions
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  1. On the same axes, sketch the graphs of \(y = \cos x\) and \(y = \cos 2 x\) for values of \(x\) from 0 to \(2 \pi\).
  2. Describe the transformation which maps the graph of \(y = \cos x\) onto the graph of \(y = 3 \cos x\).
    \(4 \theta\) is an acute angle and \(\sin \theta = \frac { 1 } { 4 }\). Find the exact value of \(\tan \theta\).
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Find general solution of trig equation

A question is this type if and only if it asks for the general solution (all solutions) of a trigonometric equation, typically expressed in terms of n or involving 2πn.

5 Standard +0.3
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3 Find the general solution, in degrees, of the equation $$\cos \left( 5 x - 20 ^ { \circ } \right) = \cos 40 ^ { \circ }$$
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Solve trigonometric equation with approximate values

A question is this type if and only if it requires solving a trigonometric equation to find approximate/decimal solutions (to a specified number of decimal places) in a given interval.

3 Moderate -0.1
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  1. Find all values of \(\theta\) in the interval \(0 \leq \theta < 360\) for which
    1. \(\cos ( \theta + 75 ) ^ { \circ } = 0\).
    2. \(\sin 2 \theta ^ { \circ } = 0.7\), giving your answers to one decima1 place.
      [0pt] [P1 January 2001 Question 3]
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    \includegraphics[alt={},max width=\textwidth]{9f1194cd-cc8a-4f8d-8010-c62fea344c4e-01_645_1408_1096_262} \captionsetup{labelformat=empty} \caption{Fig. 1}
    \end{figure} Figure 1 shows the curve with equation \(y = 5 + 2 x - x ^ { 2 }\) and the line with equation \(y = 2\). The curve and the line intersect at the points \(A\) and \(B\).
  2. Find the \(x\)-coordinates of \(A\) and \(B\).
    (3) The shaded region \(R\) is bounded by the curve and the line.
  3. Find the area of \(R\).
    (6)
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Solve trigonometric equation with exact values

A question is this type if and only if it requires solving a trigonometric equation to find exact solutions (involving surds, fractions of π, or exact angle values) in a given interval, possibly using identities or algebraic manipulation.

3 Standard +0.1
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4 In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
Determine the exact solutions of the equation \(2 \cos ^ { 2 } x = 3 \sin x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2 \pi\).
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Sketch or identify transformed graph

A question is this type if and only if it asks you to sketch or identify a graph after a specific transformation (translation, stretch, reflection) has been applied to a standard trig function.

3 Moderate -1.0
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2 The graph of the function \(y = \cos \frac { 1 } { 2 } x\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leq x \leq 360 ^ { \circ }\) is one of the graphs shown below. Identify the correct graph.
Tick ( \(\checkmark\) ) one box.
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Prove or show algebraic identity

A question is this type if and only if it asks you to show or prove that one trigonometric expression equals another, or to manipulate an equation into a specific form.

3 Moderate -0.1
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7. (a) Show that $$12 \sin ^ { 2 } x - \cos x - 11 = 0$$ may be expressed in the form $$12 \cos ^ { 2 } x + \cos x - 1 = 0$$ (b) Hence, using trigonometry, find all the solutions in the interval \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\) of $$12 \sin ^ { 2 } x - \cos x - 11 = 0$$ Give each solution, in degrees, to 1 decimal place.
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Solve trigonometric equation to find exact trigonometric ratio

A question is this type if and only if it requires using a trigonometric equation or identity to find the exact value of a trigonometric ratio (such as sin θ, cos θ, or tan θ) rather than finding angle values, typically involving algebraic manipulation and possibly Pythagorean identities.

2 Standard +0.8
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3 In this question you must show detailed reasoning. Given that \(5 \sin 2 x = 3 \cos x\), where \(0 ^ { \circ } < x < 90 ^ { \circ }\), find the exact value of \(\sin x\).
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Solve using quadratic in trig function

A question is this type if and only if the equation can be rewritten as a quadratic in sin x, cos x, or similar, requiring substitution and the quadratic formula or factoring.

2 Standard +0.3
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4. Find all values of \(x\) in the interval \(0 \leq x < 360 ^ { \circ }\) for which $$2 \sin ^ { 2 } x - 2 \cos x - \cos ^ { 2 } x = 1$$ giving non-exact answers to 1 decimal place.
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State exact trig values at special angles

A question is this type if and only if it asks you to write down or verify exact values of sin, cos, or tan at standard angles like π/6, π/4, π/3, etc.

2 Moderate -0.5
2.0% of questions
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  1. State the exact value of \(\tan 300 ^ { \circ }\).
  2. Express \(300 ^ { \circ }\) in radians, giving your answer in the form \(k \pi\), where \(k\) is a fraction in its lowest terms.
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Use trapezium rule with trig function

A question is this type if and only if it asks you to approximate an integral of a trigonometric function using the trapezium rule with given values.

1 Moderate -0.8
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5. (a) Sketch the graph of \(y = \sin 2 x , \quad 0 \leqslant x \leqslant \frac { 3 \pi } { 2 }\) Show the coordinates of the points where your graph crosses the \(x\)-axis. The table below gives corresponding values of \(x\) and \(y\), for \(y = \sin 2 x\).
The values of \(y\) are rounded to 3 decimal places where necessary.
\(x\)0\(\frac { \pi } { 12 }\)\(\frac { \pi } { 6 }\)\(\frac { \pi } { 4 }\)
\(y\)00.50.8661
(b) Use the trapezium rule with all the values of \(y\) from the table to find an approximate value for
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Determine range or set of values

A question is this type if and only if it asks for the range of a trigonometric function or the set of values of a parameter k for which certain conditions hold (like no solutions).

1 Moderate -0.3
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  1. Sketch the graph of $$y = \sin 2 x$$ for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leq x \leq 360 ^ { \circ }\)
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  2. The equation $$\sin 2 x = A$$ has exactly two solutions for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leq x \leq 360 ^ { \circ }\)
    State the possible values of \(A\).
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Solve inverse trig equation

A question is this type if and only if it involves solving an equation containing inverse trigonometric functions like arcsin, arccos, or arctan.

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