Axis of Curve, Amplitude & Period
Definitions
Definitions
Axis of Curve (Principal Axis): The horizontal "centre" of a sinusoidal graph.
Axis of Curve (Principal Axis): The horizontal "centre" of a sinusoidal graph.
Amplitude: The maximum variation from the Axis of Curve.
Amplitude: The maximum variation from the Axis of Curve.
Period: The shortest interval before the sinusoidal graph repeats itself.
Period: The shortest interval before the sinusoidal graph repeats itself.
Maximum: The largest value that the sinusoidal function can be.
Maximum: The largest value that the sinusoidal function can be.
Minimum: The smallest value that the sinusoidal function can be.
Minimum: The smallest value that the sinusoidal function can be.
Test Yourself!
Test Yourself!
Use the applet below to check your understanding of the definitions of amplitude, period, axis of curve, maximum and minimum.
Use the applet below to check your understanding of the definitions of amplitude, period, axis of curve, maximum and minimum.