Sinusoidal alternating current/Homework

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The discussion revolves around solving a homework problem related to sinusoidal alternating current, specifically focusing on phase shifts and current equations. The user is attempting to calculate various parameters, including frequency (ν), phase angles (φ0, φ1, φ2), and current values (i1(t1), i2(t2)), using given data and sinusoidal equations. Confusion arises regarding the relationship between time offsets and their corresponding phase shifts, particularly since both currents share the same period and frequency. The user notes that the initial time offset does not affect the repeat time periods of the sinusoidal functions. Clarification on these concepts is essential for accurately determining the phase shifts and current values.
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Hello everyone thanks for giving me your support, sorry if i post in the wrong section.

1. Homework Statement

What the problem asks for:
In the picture we can see the graph of sinusoidal i1=i1(t) and i2=i2(t)
It asks for:
ν(as i read, it said only one so that's how i went beyond on resolving ecuations)=?
φ0=?
i1(t1)=?
i2(t2)=?
φ1=?
φ2=?
i hope i translate good, phase shifts φ1221 of i2 behind and before of i1
Given data:
t1=2,5×10-3(s)
t2=5×10-3(s)
T2=0,02
Imax1=1,5(A)
Imax2=1
http://postimg.org/image/jejwzmzn7/ (this is the graph)
The attempt at a solution
This is what i did i got stuck at phase shifts.

i(t)=Imaxsin(ωt+φ)

1.i(t1)=Imax1sin(ωt11)
2.i(t2)=Imax2sin(ω22)
ω=2π/T or 2πv
ν=1/T=> ν=1/T2=>ν=1/2×10-2(s)-1
from here => i(t) becomes
1.i(t1)=Imax1sin(2π/T1t11)
2.i(t2)=Imax2sin(2π/T2t22)
from here => φ2 i got it out like this:
Δt...Δφ
T...2π
=> Δφ=(Δt×2π)/T =>2 φ20=(t2-t1×2π)/T
=> φ2=(5×10-3-2,5×10-3×2π)/T
=>φ2=(2,5×10-3×2π)/1/2×10-2
=>φ2=5×10-5×2π
so
2.i(t2)=Imax2sin(2π/T2t22)
i(t2)=sin(2π×1/2×10-2×5×10-3+5×10-5×2π)
after this i said that
T1 =t2-t1+T2
=> (2,5×10-3+2×10-2
=>(4,5×10-5)
which got me confused cause if this is different from the other one(T2)... then shouldn't it have to v?
 

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If they want 2 distinct φ values, that means one for each curve ... not the difference from one to the other.
(that is, the angle that the sine is offset ... i2 looks like a cosine, so make sure your units are correct)
They both have the same T, and hence the same ω and same ν (or f) .
the initial time offset does not relate to their repeat time periods.
 
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