Trigonometric Graphs

Summary

from the trigonometric values for various angles, the following graphs can be drawn.

y =sin x
y = cos x
y = tan x

the graphs are usually shown between 0oand 360o, but can be continued for angles less than 0o and greater than 360o.

Key Skills

know the shapes, key points and intercepts of the graphs of the trigonometric functions given above.

Vocabulary

trigonometric graphs, periodic functionmaximum valueminimum value,asymptoteinfinity.