How Do Trigonometric Functions Change with Shifts of π/2 and 2π?

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around the effects of shifts by π/2 and 2π on trigonometric functions, specifically focusing on sine and cosine. Participants are exploring how these shifts influence the values and signs of the functions.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are attempting to articulate the relationships between sine and cosine functions when subjected to shifts of π/2 and 2π. There is a mention of quadrant properties affecting the signs of the functions. Some are questioning the validity of certain statements regarding negative values when the argument goes below zero.

Discussion Status

The discussion is active, with participants sharing insights about the periodic nature of trigonometric functions and their transformations. There is a mix of correct and incorrect assertions, and some participants are challenging each other's reasoning, indicating a dynamic exchange of ideas.

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There is a request for a list of differentiation and integration formulas, which suggests that participants may be looking for a broader context or additional resources related to trigonometric functions.

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Homework Statement


Can you please list the formulae of function change while putting (pie/2 - x) and adding or subtracting 2Pie
basically, I need help on 2 formulae. One is add/subtract Pie/2 and the other is add/subtract 2Pie.

Homework Equations


sin (pie/2 - x) = sin x
cos (pie/2 - x) = - sin x

sin (2Pie - x) = -cos x

something like that... Its just example, may not be correct.

The Attempt at a Solution


I know a little something that All is +ve in first quadrant, only sin is +ve in 2nd quad, tan in 3rd and cos in 4th quad.
Maybe we can use this to determine +ve or -ve sin/cos when we add or subtract 2Pie or Pie.
 
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2pi equals 360 degrees and pi/2 is 90 degrees. A sine and cosine function will be the same value if you add or take away 2pi as it is the same as adding or taking away 360 degrees and since the functions repeate every 360 degrees there will be no difference.
But be aware if the value inside the brackets goes lower than 0 your answer will be negative.

Taking away or adding pi/2 is simply changing a cos function into a sin function or vice versa. So cos(x- pi/2) = sinx

Since the sin and cosine functions are very similar, they are just offset by 90 degrees (pi/2) you are just swapping them round.
 
please,send the formulae list of differentiation as well as integration on my email-id(sumit.anandd786@gmail.com).
 
calum said:
But be aware if the value inside the brackets goes lower than 0 your answer will be negative.
This isn't true. For example, cos(x - 2pi) = cos(x), for all real values of x.
 

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