Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

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ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 6 - 6.4 - Graphs of Sine and Cosine Functions - 6.4 Exercises - Page 467: 86a

Answer

$365$ days Yes, it is expected.

Work Step by Step

Using the sine function $y=a\sin b(x-c)+d$, rewrite the given function: $$C=21.6\sin \frac{2\pi }{365}\left(t+\frac{3978.5}{2\pi}\right)+30.3$$ From the function, $b=\frac{2\pi}{365}$. Finding the period: $$period=\frac{2\pi}{b}=\frac{2\pi}{\frac{2\pi}{365}}=365$$ Thus, the period is $365$ days. Yes, it is expected as there are $365$ days in one year.
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