How to find out various sine values from its graph.

In summary, the conversation discusses a disagreement over the values of sin(x) at pi/2 and 3pi/2. The answer states that the values neither increase nor decrease as x increases, while the questioner believes the derivative would be a horizontal straight line. The questioner also expresses gratitude for the clarification.
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The answer is written in thin black, inc = increasing, dec = decreasing. Am I wrong anywhere?

Thanks!
 
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I would quibble over pi/2 and 3pi/2. In both of those cases the value of sin(x)neither increases nor decreases as x increases .
 
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.Scott said:
I would quibble over pi/2 and 3pi/2. In both of those cases the value of sin(x)neither increases nor decreases as x increases .
Same here. Everything else is correct.
 
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.Scott said:
I would quibble over pi/2 and 3pi/2. In both of those cases the value of sin(x)neither increases nor decreases as x increases .
Yeah, I also spent more time on those than others. I can see that the derivative there would be a horizontal straight line. Fine, thank you! :smile:
 

FAQ: How to find out various sine values from its graph.

1. How do I determine the amplitude of a sine wave from its graph?

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