Transforming the basic cosine graph
- Author:
- Steven White
- Topic:
- Cosine, Trigonometry
This activity illustrates the basic features of a sine curve. It demonstrates the effect of variables A, B, C and D (y = A cos[B(x + C)] + D) on the transformation of the cosine curve.
Observe the effect of altering each variable on the graph.
What is the relationship between the variable B and the period?