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Determine the amplitude or period as requested. Amplitude of y = 1/2 * cos 5x

User Altabq
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Answer:

The amplitude is
(1)/(2) = 0.5

Explanation:

Trigonometric function:

A trigonometric function has the following format:


Asin(bx) or
A\cos[bx}

In which the amplitude is A and the period is
(2\pi)/(b)

Amplitude of y = 1/2 * cos 5x

The multiplier is 1/2, so this is the amplitude.

User Brian Bi
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