Sine/cosine Definition and 15 Threads

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    I finding resultants using sine/cosine law

    I need help finding the resultant with vectors: 37.5N[NE] and 45N[21° S of E] I just don't know a way to find the angles within this triangle to help me get the resultant, so can anybody help me out?
  2. tanaygupta2000

    Proof of Parseval's Identity for a Fourier Sine/Cosine transform

    Can anyone help me with the Proof of Parseval Identity for Fourier Sine/Cosine transform : 2/π [integration 0 to ∞] Fs(s)•Gs(s) ds = [integration 0 to ∞] f(x)•g(x) dx I've successfully proved the Parseval Identity for Complex Fourier Transform, but I'm unable to figure out from where does the...
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    How to write the complex exponential in terms of sine/cosine?

    I apologize in advance if any formatting is weird; this is my first time posting. If I am breaking any rules with the formatting or if I am not providing enough detail or if I am in the wrong sub-forum, please let me know. 1. Homework Statement Using Euler's formula : ejx = cos(x) + jsin(x)...
  4. N

    B Sine/Cosine behaving like a linear function

    Hello all. After completing a problem in which we derived the formulas for potential and spring force energy as functions of time, with simple harmonic motion I noticed the equations are EXACTLY the same, but with sine and cosine switched. The equations were: A sin^2(pi * t) A cos^2(pi * t) I...
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    Sine/cosine function and polynomial function

    Some values of sine and cosine can ben expressed how the root of a polynomial of nth degree. Example:http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=cos%28%28180%2F7%29%C2%B0%29 (Roll the scroll still you find: "alternate forns" and see the associated polynomial: " x³ - 4 x² - 4 x + 1") So, where I can...
  6. Adriane

    I'm having trouble creating my own trig function

    I'm developing my own trigonometric function concerning a "real world" problem of my choosing. I decided to go with the orbit of Neptune around the sun. I just don't know how to develop the equation itself, like if it would be sine or cosine? I'm just lost as to where to begin. If anyone can...
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    Can Anyone Help Me Understand Wave Motion for IIT JEE Exam Preparation?

    Hello, I am preparing for the IIT JEE exam, The toughest entrance exam in the Indian subcontinent, and i am struck in confusion about the theory regarding waves in Physics. The problem is that I can;t visualize the sine-cos functions physically , as I could visualize the movement of pulley...
  8. N

    Do we know what radio waves look like?

    A thought occurred to me In precalculus class. At the moment we are learning about sin/cos/tan/cot/sec/csc and their amplitude, periods and phases shifts. I've studied electronics on and off for about a year. I would like to know if we actually know what radio waves look like? do they actually...
  9. B

    How to Determine Where a Sine/Cosine Graph Intersects the X-Axis

    Hi... I'm learning how to graph sine and cosine functions, and I can't seem to figure out how to determine where the line intersects the x-axis? I think I understand how to shift up/down and to the right/left, as well as amplitude and period, but can't understand where to intersect. Can anyone...
  10. O

    Calculating Box Mass Using Normal Reaction Force and Inclined Angle

    Homework Statement A box is held at rest on a smooth slope. The slope is inclined at an angle of 18◦ to the horizontal. Given that the normal reaction force between the box and the slope is 79 N, what is the mass of the box? Homework Equations none The Attempt at a Solution...
  11. E

    Limit as x -> infinity of a sine/cosine graph.

    Homework Statement Lim [2 + 3x + sin(x)] / [x + 2cos(x)] (x->infinity) Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution My roommate asked me to help him solve this homework question, at first glance I noted the derivative to be: [3 + cos(x)] / [1 - 2sin(x)]...
  12. M

    How to Express Trigonometric Functions in the Form x = Rsin(t + ø)?

    Homework Statement 1, Express x = 3sin3t + 5cos3t in the form of x=Rsin(3t + ø) 2, Express x = 2sin(0.5t + 3) + 3cos(0.5t + 1) in the form x = Rsin(0.5t + ø) All working must be done in radians. Homework Equations Sine and Cosine Addition Formulae sin(A + B) = sinAcosB +...
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    Creating a 90 Degree Phase Shift with a Sine Wave

    I have a sine wave. i want to make it 90 degrees out of phase. if i remember correctly i could use a capacitor to create a phase lag of 90 degrees (like on of those motors where they put a capacitor to create the offset so it starts to turn) Do you put the capacitor in series? What value...
  14. M

    Understanding the Laws of Sine and Cosine

    Law of Sine = Sin A/a = Sin B /b = Sin c/c Law of Cosines a^2=b^2 + c^2 - 2bc Cos A I used to know how to "prove" both of these laws but I haven't touched math for years. Can someone "prove" them or "explain" what these laws exactly mean?
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    Sine/cosine sum and difference formulas

    How to proove those formulas for any angle? So far all the proofs I've found are for angles between 0 and 2pi...
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