Trigonometric Identities and Applications · Geometry & Measurement

Trigonometric Modeling

Using harmonic forms to model wave patterns and periodic motion.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is the R-alpha form useful for finding the maximum and minimum values of a wave?
  2. 2How do phase shifts in trigonometric models represent real world delays?
  3. 3What determines the frequency of a model in a physical oscillation system?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Mathematics - Trigonometry
Year: Year 13
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Trigonometric Identities and Applications
Period: Geometry & Measurement

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