MHB 9.1.317 AP calculus exam multiple choice derivatives of sin wave

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The discussion centers on analyzing a sine or cosine wave represented in a calculus exam context, specifically focusing on its derivatives. The wave has a period of 12 and an amplitude of 3, but the user struggled to replicate the graph using Desmos. There is a noted typo in the accumulation function, which should be corrected to accurately reflect the relationship between the function and its derivatives. The user questions why certain conditions hold true for the function values at h(6), h'(6), and h''(6). The conversation highlights the importance of understanding derivatives and their implications in calculus.
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ok just posted an image due to macros in the overleaf doc

this of course looks like a sin or cos wave and flips back and forth by taking derivatives
looks like a period of 12 and an amplitude of 3 so...
but to start I was not able to duplicate this on desmos

altho I think by observation alone I think which choices represent the graph.
 

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typo in the accumulation function. should be ...

$$h(x) = \int_0^x f({\color{red}t}) \, dt$$$h'(x) = f(x) \implies h''(x) = f'(x)$$h(6) < 0$ ... why?

$h'(6) = f(6) = 0$

$h''(6) = f'(6) > 0$ ... why?
 

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