1.05f Trigonometric function graphs: symmetries and periodicities

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CAIE P1 2021 June Q4
3 marks Moderate -0.8
4 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{80a20f05-61db-42d9-b4ba-53eea2290b2d-05_677_1591_260_278} The diagram shows part of the graph of \(y = a \tan ( x - b ) + c\).
Given that \(0 < b < \pi\), state the values of the constants \(a , b\) and \(c\).
CAIE P1 2022 June Q2
3 marks Easy -1.2
2 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{89a18f20-a4d6-4a42-8b00-849f4fb89692-04_657_1253_269_431} The diagram shows part of the curve with equation \(y = p \sin ( q \theta ) + r\), where \(p , q\) and \(r\) are constants.
  1. State the value of \(p\).
  2. State the value of \(q\).
  3. State the value of \(r\).
CAIE P1 2023 June Q7
5 marks Standard +0.3
7 A curve has equation \(y = 2 + 3 \sin \frac { 1 } { 2 } x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 4 \pi\).
  1. State greatest and least values of \(y\).
  2. Sketch the curve. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{77f27b11-b931-481f-b4ef-5e549eff8086-09_1127_1219_904_495}
  3. State the number of solutions of the equation $$2 + 3 \sin \frac { 1 } { 2 } x = 5 - 2 x$$ for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 4 \pi\).
CAIE P1 2024 June Q2
5 marks Moderate -0.5
2
  1. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d6976a4b-aecf-43f1-a3f2-bcad37d03585-04_582_922_335_575} The diagram shows the curve \(y = k \cos \left( x - \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi \right)\) where \(k\) is a positive constant and \(x\) is measured in radians. The curve crosses the \(x\)-axis at point \(A\) and \(B\) is a minimum point. Find the coordinates of \(A\) and \(B\).
  2. Find the exact value of \(t\) that satisfies the equation $$3 \sin ^ { - 1 } ( 3 t ) + 2 \cos ^ { - 1 } \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } \sqrt { 2 } \right) = \pi .$$ \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{d6976a4b-aecf-43f1-a3f2-bcad37d03585-04_2718_33_141_2013}
CAIE P1 2020 November Q4
3 marks Moderate -0.8
4 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{fdd6e942-b5bc-4369-8587-6de120459776-05_615_1169_260_488} In the diagram, the lower curve has equation \(y = \cos \theta\). The upper curve shows the result of applying a combination of transformations to \(y = \cos \theta\). Find, in terms of a cosine function, the equation of the upper curve.
CAIE P1 2020 November Q11
11 marks Moderate -0.3
11 A curve has equation \(y = 3 \cos 2 x + 2\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\).
  1. State the greatest and least values of \(y\).
  2. Sketch the graph of \(y = 3 \cos 2 x + 2\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\).
  3. By considering the straight line \(y = k x\), where \(k\) is a constant, state the number of solutions of the equation \(3 \cos 2 x + 2 = k x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\) in each of the following cases.
    1. \(k = - 3\)
    2. \(k = 1\)
    3. \(k = 3\) Functions \(\mathrm { f } , \mathrm { g }\) and h are defined for \(x \in \mathbb { R }\) by $$\begin{aligned} & \mathrm { f } ( x ) = 3 \cos 2 x + 2 \\ & \mathrm {~g} ( x ) = \mathrm { f } ( 2 x ) + 4 \\ & \mathrm {~h} ( x ) = 2 \mathrm { f } \left( x + \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi \right) \end{aligned}$$
  4. Describe fully a sequence of transformations that maps the graph of \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\) on to \(y = \mathrm { g } ( x )\).
  5. Describe fully a sequence of transformations that maps the graph of \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\) on to \(y = \mathrm { h } ( x )\). [2]
    If you use the following lined page to complete the answer(s) to any question(s), the question number(s) must be clearly shown.
CAIE P1 2021 November Q5
5 marks Moderate -0.5
5 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{af7aeda9-2ded-4db4-9ff3-ed6adc67859f-07_778_878_255_630} The diagram shows part of the graph of \(y = a \cos ( b x ) + c\).
  1. Find the values of the positive integers \(a , b\) and \(c\).
  2. For these values of \(a\), \(b\) and \(c\), use the given diagram to determine the number of solutions in the interval \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2 \pi\) for each of the following equations.
    1. \(a \cos ( b x ) + c = \frac { 6 } { \pi } x\)
    2. \(a \cos ( b x ) + c = 6 - \frac { 6 } { \pi } x\) The diagram shows a metal plate \(A B C\) in which the sides are the straight line \(A B\) and the arcs \(A C\) and \(B C\). The line \(A B\) has length 6 cm . The arc \(A C\) is part of a circle with centre \(B\) and radius 6 cm , and the arc \(B C\) is part of a circle with centre \(A\) and radius 6 cm .
CAIE P1 2023 November Q8
5 marks Standard +0.3
8 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{88c7a3f3-e129-4e9c-acf8-8c96d2668d43-10_515_936_274_577} The diagram shows part of the graph of \(y = \sin ( a ( x + b ) )\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are positive constants.
  1. State the value of \(a\) and one possible value of \(b\).
    Another curve, with equation \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\), has a single stationary point at the point \(( p , q )\), where \(p\) and \(q\) are constants. This curve is transformed to a curve with equation $$y = - 3 f \left( \frac { 1 } { 4 } ( x + 8 ) \right) .$$
  2. For the transformed curve, find the coordinates of the stationary point, giving your answer in terms of \(p\) and \(q\).
CAIE P1 2002 June Q6
7 marks Easy -1.2
6 The function f , where \(\mathrm { f } ( x ) = a \sin x + b\), is defined for the domain \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2 \pi\). Given that \(\mathrm { f } \left( \frac { 1 } { 2 } \pi \right) = 2\) and that \(\mathrm { f } \left( \frac { 3 } { 2 } \pi \right) = - 8\),
  1. find the values of \(a\) and \(b\),
  2. find the values of \(x\) for which \(\mathrm { f } ( x ) = 0\), giving your answers in radians correct to 2 decimal places,
  3. sketch the graph of \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\).
CAIE P1 2003 June Q6
5 marks Moderate -0.3
6
  1. Sketch the graph of the curve \(y = 3 \sin x\), for \(- \pi \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\). The straight line \(y = k x\), where \(k\) is a constant, passes through the maximum point of this curve for \(- \pi \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\).
  2. Find the value of \(k\) in terms of \(\pi\).
  3. State the coordinates of the other point, apart from the origin, where the line and the curve intersect.
CAIE P1 2005 June Q7
7 marks Standard +0.3
7 A function f is defined by f : \(x \mapsto 3 - 2 \sin x\), for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant x \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
  1. Find the range of f .
  2. Sketch the graph of \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\). A function g is defined by \(\mathrm { g } : x \mapsto 3 - 2 \sin x\), for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant x \leqslant A ^ { \circ }\), where \(A\) is a constant.
  3. State the largest value of \(A\) for which g has an inverse.
  4. When \(A\) has this value, obtain an expression, in terms of \(x\), for \(\mathrm { g } ^ { - 1 } ( x )\).
CAIE P1 2009 June Q4
6 marks Moderate -0.8
4 \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{3b527397-7781-41e9-8218-57277cc977bf-2_561_1210_895_465} The diagram shows the graph of \(y = a \sin ( b x ) + c\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2 \pi\).
  1. Find the values of \(a , b\) and \(c\).
  2. Find the smallest value of \(x\) in the interval \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2 \pi\) for which \(y = 0\).
CAIE P1 2013 June Q5
6 marks Moderate -0.3
5
  1. Sketch, on the same diagram, the curves \(y = \sin 2 x\) and \(y = \cos x - 1\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2 \pi\).
  2. Hence state the number of solutions, in the interval \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2 \pi\), of the equations
    1. \(2 \sin 2 x + 1 = 0\),
    2. \(\sin 2 x - \cos x + 1 = 0\).
CAIE P1 2014 June Q1
2 marks Easy -1.2
1 \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
CAIE P1 2017 June Q5
7 marks Moderate -0.8
5 The equation of a curve is \(y = 2 \cos x\).
  1. Sketch the graph of \(y = 2 \cos x\) for \(- \pi \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\), stating the coordinates of the point of intersection with the \(y\)-axis. Points \(P\) and \(Q\) lie on the curve and have \(x\)-coordinates of \(\frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi\) and \(\pi\) respectively.
  2. Find the length of \(P Q\) correct to 1 decimal place.
    The line through \(P\) and \(Q\) meets the \(x\)-axis at \(H ( h , 0 )\) and the \(y\)-axis at \(K ( 0 , k )\).
  3. Show that \(h = \frac { 5 } { 9 } \pi\) and find the value of \(k\).
CAIE P1 2018 June Q4
6 marks Moderate -0.8
4 The function f is such that \(\mathrm { f } ( x ) = a + b \cos x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2 \pi\). It is given that \(\mathrm { f } \left( \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi \right) = 5\) and \(\mathrm { f } ( \pi ) = 11\).
  1. Find the values of the constants \(a\) and \(b\). \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{58d65166-2b1a-4b58-9859-afe919c0a3a9-05_63_1566_397_328}
  2. Find the set of values of \(k\) for which the equation \(\mathrm { f } ( x ) = k\) has no solution. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{58d65166-2b1a-4b58-9859-afe919c0a3a9-06_622_878_260_632} The diagram shows a three-dimensional shape. The base \(O A B\) is a horizontal triangle in which angle \(A O B\) is \(90 ^ { \circ }\). The side \(O B C D\) is a rectangle and the side \(O A D\) lies in a vertical plane. Unit vectors \(\mathbf { i }\) and \(\mathbf { j }\) are parallel to \(O A\) and \(O B\) respectively and the unit vector \(\mathbf { k }\) is vertical. The position vectors of \(A , B\) and \(D\) are given by \(\overrightarrow { O A } = 8 \mathbf { i } , \overrightarrow { O B } = 5 \mathbf { j }\) and \(\overrightarrow { O D } = 2 \mathbf { i } + 4 \mathbf { k }\).
CAIE P1 2018 June Q10
8 marks Moderate -0.3
10
  1. Solve the equation \(2 \cos x + 3 \sin x = 0\), for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant x \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
  2. Sketch, on the same diagram, the graphs of \(y = 2 \cos x\) and \(y = - 3 \sin x\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant x \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\).
  3. Use your answers to parts (i) and (ii) to find the set of values of \(x\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant x \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\) for which \(2 \cos x + 3 \sin x > 0\).
CAIE P1 2019 June Q9
7 marks Moderate -0.3
9 The function f is defined by \(\mathrm { f } ( x ) = 2 - 3 \cos x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2 \pi\).
  1. State the range of f .
  2. Sketch the graph of \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\). The function g is defined by \(\mathrm { g } ( x ) = 2 - 3 \cos x\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant p\), where \(p\) is a constant.
  3. State the largest value of \(p\) for which g has an inverse.
  4. For this value of \(p\), find an expression for \(\mathrm { g } ^ { - 1 } ( x )\).
CAIE P1 2019 June Q6
7 marks 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 \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant 2 \pi\).
CAIE P1 2004 November Q4
5 marks Moderate -0.8
4
  1. Sketch and label, on the same diagram, the graphs of \(y = 2 \sin x\) and \(y = \cos 2 x\), for the interval \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\).
  2. Hence state the number of solutions of the equation \(2 \sin x = \cos 2 x\) in the interval \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\).
CAIE P1 2008 November Q5
8 marks Moderate -0.8
5 The function f is such that \(\mathrm { f } ( x ) = a - b \cos x\) for \(0 ^ { \circ } \leqslant x \leqslant 360 ^ { \circ }\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are positive constants. The maximum value of \(\mathrm { f } ( x )\) is 10 and the minimum value is - 2 .
  1. Find the values of \(a\) and \(b\).
  2. Solve the equation \(\mathrm { f } ( x ) = 0\).
  3. Sketch the graph of \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\).
CAIE P1 2009 November Q2
4 marks 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 \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\).
CAIE P1 2010 November Q6
7 marks Moderate -0.3
6
  1. The fifth term of an arithmetic progression is 18 and the sum of the first 5 terms is 75 . Find the first term and the common difference.
  2. The first term of a geometric progression is 16 and the fourth term is \(\frac { 27 } { 4 }\). Find the sum to infinity of the progression.
CAIE P1 2010 November Q4
4 marks Standard +0.3
4
  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.
CAIE P1 2011 November Q3
5 marks Moderate -0.8
3
  1. Sketch, on a single diagram, the graphs of \(y = \cos 2 \theta\) and \(y = \frac { 1 } { 2 }\) for \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant 2 \pi\).
  2. Write down the number of roots of the equation \(2 \cos 2 \theta - 1 = 0\) in the interval \(0 \leqslant \theta \leqslant 2 \pi\).
  3. Deduce the number of roots of the equation \(2 \cos 2 \theta - 1 = 0\) in the interval \(10 \pi \leqslant \theta \leqslant 20 \pi\).