Modelling Periodic Phenomena

Modelling Periodic Phenomena

Secondary 4
TGM Original Questions

For a sinusoidal model with maximum \(M\), minimum \(m\) and period \(T\):

\(\text{Amplitude}=\dfrac{M-m}{2}\qquad c=\dfrac{M+m}{2}\qquad b=\dfrac{2\pi}{T}\)

Use \(b=360^\circ/T\) for degrees. Choose sine or cosine and the sign to match the starting value and direction.

Tide model: \(h=3\sin\dfrac{\pi t}{6}+5\), \(0\le t\le24\)

FeatureValue
Mean depth5 m
Amplitude3 m
Period12 hours
High tide8 m at \(t=3,15\)
Low tide2 m at \(t=9,21\)

Substitute a time to find the value, or solve the trigonometric equation to find every time in the given interval. State units.

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