Trigonometric Relationships and Periodicity
This page delves deeper into the properties of sine and cosine functions, exploring their fundamental relationships and periodic nature. It builds upon the concepts introduced in the previous page, providing a more comprehensive understanding of goniometria e trigonometria.
The page begins by stating that sine and cosine are periodic functions with a period of 2π. This means that their values repeat every 2π radians or 360 degrees.
Definition: A periodic function is a function that repeats its values at regular intervals.
The range of both sine and cosine functions is introduced:
Highlight: The range of both sine and cosine functions is [-1, 1], meaning their values are always between -1 and 1, inclusive.
One of the most important relationships in trigonometry, known as the Pythagorean identity or the first fundamental relation of goniometry, is presented:
Example: sen²x + cos²x = 1
This identity is derived from the Pythagorean theorem, as explained in the text. It states that for any angle x, the sum of the squares of its sine and cosine is always equal to 1.
The page includes a detailed unit circle diagram showing the values of sine and cosine for common angles. This visual aid is extremely helpful for understanding the circonferenza goniometrica valori and circonferenza goniometrica angoli.
Vocabulary: Unit Circle - A circle with a radius of 1 centered at the origin of a coordinate system.
The periodicity of sine and cosine functions is further elaborated with the following identities:
sen(α + 2kπ) = sen α
cos(α + 2kπ) = cos α
Where k is any integer. These equations demonstrate that adding any multiple of 2π to the angle does not change the sine or cosine value, reinforcing the concept of periodicity.
Highlight: The periodicity of sine and cosine functions means their values repeat every 2π radians or 360 degrees.
This page provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental relationships in trigonometry, making it an excellent resource for students studying goniometria semplificata or preparing a goniometria riassunto pdf.
