Trigonometric functions and graphs

There are 16 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Trigonometric functions and graphs
Squareness
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Squareness

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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The family of graphs of x^n + y^n =1 (for even n) includes the circle. Why do the graphs look more and more square as n increases?
Loch Ness
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Loch Ness

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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Draw graphs of the sine and modulus functions and explain the humps.
Climbing
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Climbing

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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Sketch the graphs of y = sin x and y = tan x and some straight lines. Prove some inequalities.
Small Steps
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Small Steps

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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Two problems about infinite processes where smaller and smaller steps are taken and you have to discover what happens in the limit.
Making Waves
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Making Waves

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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Which is larger cos(sin x) or sin(cos x) ? Does this depend on x ?
Degree Ceremony
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Degree Ceremony

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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Can you find the sum of the squared sine values?