Questions

ADV: Trigonometry (Adv), T3 Trig Functions and Graphs (Adv)

Trig Graphs (Y12) 1. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 2020 HSC 6 MC

Teacher: Denis Vlismas Which interval gives the range of the function ?
Exam Equivalent Time: 76.5 minutes (based on HSC allocation of 1.5 minutes approx. A.
per mark)
B.

C.
T3 Trig Functions and Graphs D.

2. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 8 MC

The diagram below shows one cycle of a circular function.
1% 2% 3%
*Analytics based on the average y
Trig Graphs contribution to the 2ADV HSC
Trig Applications exams over the past decade. 5
4
3
HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTION 2
1
T3 Trig Functions and Graphs is a small contributor to past Mathematics exams,
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accounting for an average of 2.5% of past papers. We expect this to increase for 1 2 3 4
reasons outlined below. -1
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This topic has been split into two sub-topics for analysis purposes: 1-Trig Graphs
-3
(1.0%), and 2-Trig Applications (1.5%).
This analysis looks at the sub-topic Trig Graphs. The amplitude and period of this function are respectively
A.
HSC ANALYSIS - What to expect and common pitfalls
B.
Trig Graphs have been examined in each of the last 6 years, receiving a multiple
choice question on 4 occasions and longer answer questions worth 2-3 marks in C.
2021 and 2017.
D.
We expect Trig Graphs to be examined more often going forward due to the new
syllabus content looking at transformations. This has not been the case in 2020-21,
but in our view, it has been clearly flagged by the inclusion of 2 separate trig graph
questions in the NESA sample HSC exam. Our database, in response, has been
significantly expanded in this area.
We recommend close revision of T3 EQ-Bank 3 and 5 which are informed by the
question style and difficulty level of NESA's sample questions. Also, special attention
should be given to 2013 HSC 6 MC which was surprisingly poorly answered.
Note that more than half of students answered the 2016 multiple choice question on
a tan function graph's period incorrectly. Deserves attention.
3. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 1 MC 7. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 4 MC
A section of the graph of is shown below.
The period and range of this function are respectively

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

4. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 2 MC

Let

The period and range of this function are respectively

The equation of could be
(A)
(A)
(B)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(C)

5. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 3 MC (D)

Let .
The period and range of this function are respectively 8. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 6 MC
(A)
The function with equation has period
(B)

(C) (A)
(D)
(B)
(C)
6. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 18
(D)

The period of the function is

A.
B.
C.
D.
9. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 7 MC 10. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 2019 HSC 7 MC
The diagram shows part of the graph of .

The graph shown could have equation

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D) What are the values of and ?

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
11. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 2013 HSC 6 MC 13. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 2018 HSC 10 MC
A trigonometric function satisfies the condition
Which diagram shows the graph ?

Which function could be ?

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

14. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 EQ-Bank 5

The function is transformed into the function .

Describe in words how the amplitude and period have changed in this transformation. (2 marks)

15. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 2010 HSC 8c

The graph shown is .

12. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 2016 HSC 6 MC

What is the period of the function

(A) i. Write down the value of . (1 mark)

ii. Find the value of . (1 mark)

(B) iii. Copy or trace the graph into your writing booklet.
On the same set of axes, draw the graph for . (2 marks)
(C)
(D)
16. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 9 19. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 2010 MET1 3
Let for . Shown below is part of the graph of a period of the function of the form .

i. Solve the equation for . (2 marks)

ii. Sketch the graph of the function on the axes below. Label the endpoints and local minimum
point with their coordinates. (3 marks)

Find the value of and the value of , where and . (3 marks)

20. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 2021 HSC 20

For what values of , in the interval , does the line intersect the graph of
? (2 marks)

21. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 12

State the range and period of the function

(2 marks)

17. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 2006 HSC 7b

A function is defined by .

i. Show that the graph of cuts the -axis at . (1 mark)

ii. Sketch the graph of for showing where the graph cuts each of the
axes. (3 marks)

iii. Find the area under the curve between and . (3 marks)

18. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 2017 HSC 14a

Sketch the curve for . (3 marks)
22. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 14 24. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 8

For the function is defined in the domain

a. Write down the amplitude and period of the function (2 marks) What is the range of the function ? (2 marks)

b. Sketch the graph of the function on the set of axes below. Label axes intercepts with their
coordinates. Copyright © 2004-21 The State of New South Wales (Board of Studies, Teaching and Educational Standards NSW)
Label endpoints of the graph with their coordinates. (3 marks)

23. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 EQ-Bank 3

By drawing graphs on the number plane, show how many solutions exist for the equation
in the domain (3 marks)
Worked Solutions 5. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 3 MC

1. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 2020 HSC 6 MC

6. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 18

2. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 8 MC

7. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 4 MC

3. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 1 MC

4. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 2 MC 8. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 6 MC

9. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 7 MC 11. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 2013 HSC 6 MC

♦♦ Mean mark 34%

10. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 2019 HSC 7 MC

12. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 2016 HSC 6 MC

♦ Mean mark 42%.

13. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 2018 HSC 10 MC 15. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 2010 HSC 8c
i.

ii.

iii. MARKER'S COMMENT: Graphs

are consistently drawn too small
by many students. Aim to make
y = 4 sin 2x your diagrams 1/3 to 1/2 of a
page.
y = 3 sin x + 1
1

14. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 EQ-Bank 5

16. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 9 17. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 2006 HSC 7b

i. i.

ii.

ii.

iii.

²
18. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 2017 HSC 14a 20. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 2021 HSC 20

(5π4 , 7) 5π , 7)
(55
4
7 y=7

4 y=4

1 y=1 21. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 12

π π 3π π 5π 3π 7π 2π
4 2 4 4 2 4

19. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 2010 MET1 3

22. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 14 23. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 EQ-Bank 3
a.

b.
24. Trigonometry, 2ADV T3 SM-Bank 8

♦ Mean mark 45%.

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