Unit-Circle Trigonometry and Trigonometric Functions单位圆三角学与三角函数
Right-triangle trig defines $\sin, \cos, \tan$ only for acute angles. The unit circle , a circle of radius $1$ centred at the origin , extends those three ratios to every real angle by reading $\cos\theta = x$ and $\sin\theta = y$ off the point where the angle's terminal arm meets the circle. Radian measure, $\pi = 180^{\circ}$, makes calculus possible. Then the same picture, rolled out horizontally, gives the periodic graphs of $\sin x$, $\cos x$, $\tan x$ and the transformation toolkit $y = A \sin(B(x - C)) + D$ that physics, signal processing, and AP Pre-Calc all rely on.直角三角形三角学只为锐角定义 $\sin, \cos, \tan$。单位圆(unit circle,半径为 $1$、以原点为圆心的圆)通过让角的终边与圆相交于点 $(x, y)$,并令 $\cos\theta = x$、$\sin\theta = y$,把这三个三角比扩展到所有实数角。弧度制(radians)以 $\pi = 180^{\circ}$ 为换算桥梁,是后续微积分的基础。把单位圆沿水平方向展开,便得到 $\sin x$、$\cos x$、$\tan x$ 的周期图像,以及 $y = A \sin(B(x - C)) + D$ 这一变换工具组 , 物理、信号处理与 AP Pre-Calc 都离不开它。
How to use this guide如何使用本指南
The unit circle sits at a higher grade level than right-triangle trig in every curriculum we map to. In the US it lives in the HSF-TF domain , the AP-feeder Pre-Calc territory, not Geometry. In Ontario, sinusoidal modelling appears in Grade 11 MCR3U (degree mode), but radian-mode unit-circle work and the formal graphs $y = \sin x / \cos x / \tan x$ wait for Grade 12 MHF4U. In BC, angles in standard position are introduced in Pre-Calc 11 (degree mode), and the full unit-circle + radians + transformations package arrives in Pre-Calc 12. In Alberta the entire package is Math 30-1 (Grade 12), with separate outcomes for radians, the unit-circle equation, exact values, and graphing. The seven-row table below tells you which sections are on your syllabus right now.在我们对照的所有大纲中,单位圆所在的年级都高于直角三角形三角学。美国共同核心把它放在 HSF-TF 域 , 属于 AP 衔接 Pre-Calc 范围,而非几何课。安大略 11 年级 MCR3U(角度制)已涉及正弦型建模,但弧度制单位圆与正式 $y = \sin x / \cos x / \tan x$ 图像要等 12 年级 MHF4U。BC 在 PC 11 引入标准位置上的角(角度制),PC 12 才提供"单位圆 + 弧度 + 变换"完整包。阿尔伯塔则把整包内容集中在 Math 30-1(12 年级),并为弧度、单位圆方程、精确值、图像各设独立目标。下面的七行表告诉你当前大纲下应重点学习哪些节。
| If you are in…如果你在… | Focus on these sections重点学习 | Defer / skip可推迟 | Source依据 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 US Grade 10 (Geometry)美国 10 年级(几何) | None , this unit is HSF-TF, not HSG-SRT. Stay on right-triangle trig.无 , 本单元属 HSF-TF,不在 HSG-SRT。继续直角三角形三角学。 | All seven sections defer to Pre-Calc全 7 节推迟至 Pre-Calc | ccssm_hs_math.pdf , the HSF-TF domain (unit circle, radian measure, sinusoidal modelling) is separate from the HSG-SRT Geometry standard for right-triangle ratios, HSF-TF 域(单位圆、弧度、正弦建模)与几何 HSG-SRT(直角三角形)分属不同标准 |
| 🇺🇸 US AP-feeder (Pre-Calc / Honors)美国 AP 衔接(Pre-Calc / 荣誉) | All seven. Especially §1 (radians + reference angles), §2 (unit circle), and §7 (transformations) , these are the AP Pre-Calc “Unit 3 Trigonometric and Polar Functions” prerequisites in concentrated form全部 7 节。尤其 §1(弧度与参考角)、§2(单位圆)、§7(变换), 这是 AP Pre-Calc "Unit 3 三角与极坐标函数"前置知识的浓缩 | Nothing , AP Calc and IB Math AA HL both assume mastery of all seven无 , AP Calc 与 IB Math AA HL 都默认你完全掌握 7 节 | ccssm_hs_math.pdf , HSF-TF.A.1 (radians from arc length), HSF-TF.A.2 (extend trig to all reals), HSF-TF.B.5 (model with $A \sin(B(x - C)) + D$), HSF-TF.A.1(由弧长定义弧度)、A.2(把三角扩展到全体实数)、B.5(用 $A \sin(B(x - C)) + D$ 建模) |
| 🇨🇦 ON Grade 11 , MCR3U安大略 11 年级 , MCR3U | §1 in degree mode (skip radians), §2 (unit circle in degrees), §4-§5 (sine and cosine graphs from a degree perspective , MCR3U covers sinusoidal models)§1 只用角度制(跳过弧度),§2(角度版单位圆),§4-§5(从角度视角看 sin、cos 图象 , MCR3U 涵盖正弦型建模) | Radians (§1 second half) and the formal $y = \tan x$ asymptote work (§6) wait for MHF4U. Reciprocal functions (§3) also formalised in Grade 12.弧度部分(§1 后半)与正式的 $y = \tan x$ 渐近线(§6)留到 MHF4U;倒数函数(§3)也在 12 年级才正式化。 | math_grades_11-12.pdf , MCR3U Strand D Trigonometric Functions (right + oblique triangle trig and sinusoidal models in degree mode), MCR3U 单元 D 三角函数(直角与斜三角形三角学;角度制下的正弦型建模) |
| 🇨🇦 ON Grade 12 , MHF4U安大略 12 年级 , MHF4U | All seven. MHF4U Strand B introduces radian measure, unit-circle definition for all real angles, all six ratios (incl. reciprocals), and graphs of $\sin x, \cos x, \tan x$ with full transformation work全部 7 节。MHF4U 单元 B 引入弧度、向全体实数扩展单位圆定义、六种比(含倒数)、$\sin x, \cos x, \tan x$ 图像及完整变换 | Nothing , treat this unit as MHF4U Strand B in concentrated form无 , 视本单元为 MHF4U 单元 B 的浓缩 | math_grades_11-12.pdf , MHF4U Strand B Trigonometric Functions is the Grade 12 home for radians + unit-circle + sinusoidal graphs + transformations, MHF4U 单元 B 三角函数:12 年级"弧度 + 单位圆 + 正弦图像 + 变换"的对应单元 |
| 🇨🇦 BC Grade 11 , PC 11BC 11 年级 , PC 11 | §1 in degree mode only (PC 11 introduces "angles in standard position" but not radians), §2 (unit-circle exact values in degrees)§1 仅角度制(PC 11 引入"标准位置上的角"但不含弧度);§2(角度制下的单位圆精确值) | §3 reciprocals, §4-§7 (radians, graphs, transformations) all in PC 12§3 倒数函数、§4-§7(弧度、图像、变换)均在 PC 12 | pc11_elab.pdf , Content: "trigonometry: non-right triangles and angles in standard position", 内容:"三角学:非直角三角形与标准位置上的角" |
| 🇨🇦 BC Grade 12 , PC 12BC 12 年级 , PC 12 | All seven. PC 12 explicitly lists radians + degrees, unit circle + reference / coterminal + special angles, and graphing primary trig functions with transformations全部 7 节。PC 12 明确列出弧度与角度、单位圆 + 参考 / 共终边 + 特殊角、含变换的基本三角函数图像 | Nothing , PC 12 covers this whole unit verbatim无 , PC 12 完整覆盖本单元 | pc12_elab.pdf , Content elaborations: "examining angles in standard position in both radians and degrees"; "exploring unit circle, reference and coterminal angles, special angles"; "graphing primary trigonometric functions, including transformations", 内容:"在弧度与角度两种单位下考察标准位置上的角";"探索单位圆、参考与共终边角、特殊角";"绘制基本三角函数图像,含变换" |
| 🇨🇦 AB Grade 12 , Math 30-1阿尔伯塔 12 年级 , Math 30-1 | All seven, with strong emphasis on indicators 1.1-1.9 (radians) for §1, indicators 2.1-2.3 (unit-circle equation) for §2, indicator 3.2 (exact values at $30^{\circ} / 45^{\circ} / 60^{\circ}$ multiples) across §2, and indicators 4.1-4.9 (graph then write equation from graph) across §4-§7全部 7 节,重点对应:§1 用指标 1.1-1.9(弧度);§2 用指标 2.1-2.3(单位圆方程);§2 中用指标 3.2($30^{\circ} / 45^{\circ} / 60^{\circ}$ 倍数处精确值);§4-§7 用指标 4.1-4.9(先画图再由图象写方程) | Nothing , Math 30-1 is the dedicated home for the unit circle and trig graphs in AB无 , Math 30-1 是阿尔伯塔单位圆与三角图像的对应课程 | pos_10-12_indicators.pdf , Math 30-1 Trigonometry General Outcome with Specific Outcomes 1 (standard-position angles in degrees + radians), 2 (unit-circle equation), 3 (six trig ratios with exact values for standard multiples), 4 (graph and analyze sine, cosine, tangent with $a, b, c, d$), Math 30-1 三角学总目标,含具体目标 1(标准位置上的角,角度+弧度)、2(单位圆方程)、3(六种三角比及标准倍数处精确值)、4(用 $a, b, c, d$ 绘制并分析 sin、cos、tan) |
Once you have located your row, use the two cards below for the speed at which you should work through the recommended sections.找到所在行后,用下面两张卡片决定推进速度。
Memorise six things: $\pi = 180^{\circ}$; the unit-circle picture $\cos\theta = x$, $\sin\theta = y$ at the terminal point; the sign chart for each ratio by quadrant (ASTC, “All Students Take Calculus”); the exact values at $0, \pi/6, \pi/4, \pi/3, \pi/2$; the period of each function ($2\pi$ for sin/cos, $\pi$ for tan); and the four-parameter form $y = A\sin(B(x - C)) + D$ with amplitude $|A|$, period $2\pi/|B|$, phase shift $C$, vertical shift $D$. Read every cram-cheat box. Skip the going-deeper derivations.背熟六件事:$\pi = 180^{\circ}$;单位圆图示 $\cos\theta = x$、$\sin\theta = y$;各象限符号表(ASTC,"All Students Take Calculus");$0, \pi/6, \pi/4, \pi/3, \pi/2$ 处精确值;各函数周期(sin/cos 为 $2\pi$,tan 为 $\pi$);以及四参数形式 $y = A\sin(B(x - C)) + D$,其中振幅 $|A|$、周期 $2\pi/|B|$、相位移 $C$、竖直平移 $D$。读每个速记框,跳过深入推导。
Practise reading a unit-circle picture: from $(x, y)$ on the circle you should reach $\sin\theta, \cos\theta, \tan\theta, \csc\theta, \sec\theta, \cot\theta$ without writing a formula down. Learn to switch between degree and radian mode mentally ($30^{\circ} \leftrightarrow \pi/6$, etc.). For graphs, practise the four-step routine: identify $A, B, C, D$; mark the midline $y = D$; mark amplitude $|A|$ above and below it; compute period $2\pi/|B|$ and plot one cycle. AB Math 30-1 indicator 4.9 expects you to reverse this: read $A, B, C, D$ off a given graph.练习"看图说话":从单位圆上 $(x, y)$ 出发,不用公式就能给出 $\sin\theta, \cos\theta, \tan\theta, \csc\theta, \sec\theta, \cot\theta$。心算度-弧度互换($30^{\circ} \leftrightarrow \pi/6$ 等)。图像部分练四步法:识别 $A, B, C, D$;画中线 $y = D$;上下偏移 $|A|$ 标振幅;算周期 $2\pi/|B|$ 并画一个周期。AB Math 30-1 指标 4.9 要求反向操作:从给定图象读出 $A, B, C, D$。
Angles in Standard Position: Degrees, Radians, Coterminal, and Reference Pre-Calc for US Alg 2标准位置上的角:角度、弧度、共终边、参考 US Alg 2 之上
- Standard position.标准位置。 Vertex at the origin, initial side along the positive $x$-axis, measured counter-clockwise (positive) or clockwise (negative). The other side is the terminal side (or terminal arm).顶点在原点,初始边沿正 $x$ 轴;逆时针为正,顺时针为负。另一边称为终边(
terminal arm)。 - Radian measure.弧度制。 CCSSM
HSF-TF.A.1: a radian is the central angle whose arc on the unit circle has length $1$. Conversion: $\pi$ radians $= 180^{\circ}$.CCSSMHSF-TF.A.1:弧度为单位圆上所截弧长等于 $1$ 时对应的圆心角。换算:$\pi$ 弧度 $= 180^{\circ}$。 - Coterminal angles.共终边角。 Share the same terminal side. Add or subtract $360^{\circ}$ (or $2\pi$) any whole number of times. AB Math 30-1 indicator 1.8 names "the general form of the measures of all angles that are coterminal."终边相同的角。加减任意 $360^{\circ}$(或 $2\pi$)的整数倍即可。AB Math 30-1 指标 1.8 称之为"所有共终边角度量的一般形式"。
- Reference angle.参考角。 The acute angle (between $0$ and $\pi/2$) that the terminal side makes with the $x$-axis. Trig values at $\theta$ have the same magnitudes as at the reference angle; only the signs change by quadrant.终边与 $x$ 轴所成的锐角(介于 $0$ 与 $\pi/2$)。$\theta$ 处三角值的绝对值等于参考角处的对应值;只有符号随象限变化。
Convert $\theta = 210^{\circ}$ to radians as an exact multiple of $\pi$, identify the quadrant of its terminal side, find the reference angle (in radians), and list two positive and one negative coterminal angles (in degrees).把 $\theta = 210^{\circ}$ 化为 $\pi$ 的精确倍数;指出终边所在象限;求参考角(用弧度);给出两个正的与一个负的共终边角(用角度)。
Convert.换算。
$$ 210^{\circ} \cdot \frac{\pi}{180} = \frac{210\pi}{180} = \frac{7\pi}{6}. $$Quadrant.象限。 $180^{\circ} < 210^{\circ} < 270^{\circ}$, so the terminal side is in Quadrant III.$180^{\circ} < 210^{\circ} < 270^{\circ}$,故终边在第 III 象限。
Reference angle.参考角。 In QIII, reference $= \theta - 180^{\circ} = 30^{\circ} = \pi/6$.QIII 中,参考 $= \theta - 180^{\circ} = 30^{\circ} = \pi/6$。
Coterminal angles.共终边角。 Add $360^{\circ}$ or $720^{\circ}$ for two positives: $570^{\circ}$ and $930^{\circ}$. Subtract $360^{\circ}$ for a negative: $-150^{\circ}$. (Sanity-check: all three have terminal sides that land in the same QIII direction.)加 $360^{\circ}$ 或 $720^{\circ}$ 得两正:$570^{\circ}$ 与 $930^{\circ}$;减 $360^{\circ}$ 得一负:$-150^{\circ}$。(验证:三者终边都指向 QIII 同一方向。)
The Unit Circle: Exact Values in All Four Quadrants Pre-Calc for US Alg 2单位圆:四象限精确值 US Alg 2 之上
The unit circle is $x^{2} + y^{2} = 1$ (centre origin, radius $1$). Let $\theta$ be in standard position. If the terminal side meets the unit circle at point $P(x, y)$, then:单位圆为 $x^{2} + y^{2} = 1$(以原点为圆心、半径为 $1$)。设 $\theta$ 处于标准位置,终边与单位圆交点为 $P(x, y)$,则:
$$ \cos\theta = x, \qquad \sin\theta = y, \qquad \tan\theta = \frac{y}{x} \;\; (x \ne 0). $$- Equation derivation.方程推导。 AB Math 30-1 indicator 2.1: "derive the equation of the unit circle from the Pythagorean theorem." On the unit circle $x^{2} + y^{2} = 1$, so $\cos^{2}\theta + \sin^{2}\theta = 1$ , the Pythagorean identity is just the equation of the circle in trig clothing.AB Math 30-1 指标 2.1:"由勾股定理推出单位圆方程"。单位圆上 $x^{2} + y^{2} = 1$,故 $\cos^{2}\theta + \sin^{2}\theta = 1$ , 勾股恒等式正是单位圆方程的三角形式。
- Sign by quadrant (ASTC):分象限符号(ASTC): QI all positive; QII only $\sin$ positive; QIII only $\tan$ positive; QIV only $\cos$ positive. Mnemonic "All Students Take Calculus."QI 全正;QII 仅 $\sin$ 正;QIII 仅 $\tan$ 正;QIV 仅 $\cos$ 正。口诀 "All Students Take Calculus"。
- Exact values via reference angle.借参考角求精确值。 AB Math 30-1 indicator 3.2: "determine, using a unit circle or reference triangle, the exact value of a trigonometric ratio for angles expressed in degrees that are multiples of $0^{\circ}, 30^{\circ}, 45^{\circ}, 60^{\circ}$, or $90^{\circ}$." Strategy: compute the value at the reference angle from the 30-60-90 or 45-45-90 triangle, then attach the QI / II / III / IV sign.AB Math 30-1 指标 3.2:"用单位圆或参考三角形,求 $0^{\circ}, 30^{\circ}, 45^{\circ}, 60^{\circ}, 90^{\circ}$ 倍数角处三角比的精确值"。策略:用 30-60-90 或 45-45-90 三角形算出参考角处的值,再按象限加符号。
Find the exact values of $\sin\theta, \cos\theta, \tan\theta$ for (a) $\theta = 5\pi/6$, (b) $\theta = 7\pi/6$, and (c) $\theta = 11\pi/6$.求下列 $\theta$ 的 $\sin\theta, \cos\theta, \tan\theta$ 精确值:(a) $5\pi/6$,(b) $7\pi/6$,(c) $11\pi/6$。
(a) $\theta = 5\pi/6 = 150^{\circ}$, QII.(a) $\theta = 5\pi/6 = 150^{\circ}$,QII。 Reference $= \pi - 5\pi/6 = \pi/6$. From the table $\sin(\pi/6) = 1/2, \cos(\pi/6) = \sqrt{3}/2, \tan(\pi/6) = \sqrt{3}/3$. QII signs: $\sin +$, $\cos -$, $\tan -$.参考 $= \pi - 5\pi/6 = \pi/6$。表中 $\sin(\pi/6) = 1/2, \cos(\pi/6) = \sqrt{3}/2, \tan(\pi/6) = \sqrt{3}/3$。QII 符号 $\sin +$、$\cos -$、$\tan -$。
$$ \sin(5\pi/6) = 1/2, \quad \cos(5\pi/6) = -\sqrt{3}/2, \quad \tan(5\pi/6) = -\sqrt{3}/3. $$(b) $\theta = 7\pi/6 = 210^{\circ}$, QIII.(b) $\theta = 7\pi/6 = 210^{\circ}$,QIII。 Reference $= 7\pi/6 - \pi = \pi/6$. QIII signs: $\sin -$, $\cos -$, $\tan +$.参考 $= 7\pi/6 - \pi = \pi/6$。QIII 符号 $\sin -$、$\cos -$、$\tan +$。
$$ \sin(7\pi/6) = -1/2, \quad \cos(7\pi/6) = -\sqrt{3}/2, \quad \tan(7\pi/6) = \sqrt{3}/3. $$(c) $\theta = 11\pi/6 = 330^{\circ}$, QIV.(c) $\theta = 11\pi/6 = 330^{\circ}$,QIV。 Reference $= 2\pi - 11\pi/6 = \pi/6$. QIV signs: $\sin -$, $\cos +$, $\tan -$.参考 $= 2\pi - 11\pi/6 = \pi/6$。QIV 符号 $\sin -$、$\cos +$、$\tan -$。
$$ \sin(11\pi/6) = -1/2, \quad \cos(11\pi/6) = \sqrt{3}/2, \quad \tan(11\pi/6) = -\sqrt{3}/3. $$Sanity-check.合理性核验。 All three angles have the same reference $\pi/6$, so all three magnitudes match the QI table. Only the signs change , exactly what the ASTC chart predicts.三角参考都是 $\pi/6$,绝对值与 QI 表一致;变化的只有符号 , 与 ASTC 表预测完全相符。
Reciprocal Functions: cosecant, secant, cotangent倒数函数:余割、正割、余切
- Pairing.配对。 $\sin \leftrightarrow \csc$, $\cos \leftrightarrow \sec$, $\tan \leftrightarrow \cot$. Notice $\sec$ pairs with $\cos$ (not $\sin$) , the “co-” prefix is misleading here.$\sin \leftrightarrow \csc$、$\cos \leftrightarrow \sec$、$\tan \leftrightarrow \cot$。注意 $\sec$ 配 $\cos$(而非 $\sin$), 词首 "co-" 易误导。
- Undefined where the denominator hits zero.分母为零处无定义。 $\csc\theta$ is undefined when $\sin\theta = 0$ (i.e., $\theta = k\pi$). $\sec\theta$ is undefined when $\cos\theta = 0$ (i.e., $\theta = \pi/2 + k\pi$). $\cot\theta$ is undefined when $\sin\theta = 0$.$\csc\theta$ 在 $\sin\theta = 0$ 时($\theta = k\pi$)无定义;$\sec\theta$ 在 $\cos\theta = 0$ 时($\theta = \pi/2 + k\pi$)无定义;$\cot\theta$ 在 $\sin\theta = 0$ 时无定义。
- Same-sign by quadrant.象限同号。 A reciprocal has the same sign as its primary in each quadrant. The QIII rule "tan positive, cos / sin negative" carries over to "cot positive, sec / csc negative."每个象限中,倒数与其本原同号。QIII 的"tan 正、cos / sin 负"延续为"cot 正、sec / csc 负"。
- Unit-circle reading.单位圆读法。 For the terminal-side point $P(x, y)$ on the unit circle: $\csc\theta = 1/y$, $\sec\theta = 1/x$, $\cot\theta = x/y$. AB Math 30-1 indicator 2.2 names this for all six ratios.单位圆终边点 $P(x, y)$ 满足 $\csc\theta = 1/y$、$\sec\theta = 1/x$、$\cot\theta = x/y$。AB Math 30-1 指标 2.2 对六种比都给出此定义。
Find the exact values of $\csc(7\pi/6), \sec(7\pi/6), \cot(7\pi/6)$.求 $\csc(7\pi/6), \sec(7\pi/6), \cot(7\pi/6)$ 的精确值。
Use the primary values from §2.借用 §2 的本原值。 From §2(b): $\sin(7\pi/6) = -1/2$, $\cos(7\pi/6) = -\sqrt{3}/2$, $\tan(7\pi/6) = \sqrt{3}/3$.由 §2(b):$\sin(7\pi/6) = -1/2$、$\cos(7\pi/6) = -\sqrt{3}/2$、$\tan(7\pi/6) = \sqrt{3}/3$。
Take reciprocals.取倒数。
$$ \csc(7\pi/6) = \frac{1}{-1/2} = -2. $$ $$ \sec(7\pi/6) = \frac{1}{-\sqrt{3}/2} = -\frac{2}{\sqrt{3}} = -\frac{2\sqrt{3}}{3}. $$ $$ \cot(7\pi/6) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{3}/3} = \frac{3}{\sqrt{3}} = \sqrt{3}. $$Sanity-check.合理性核验。 QIII: $\sin -, \cos -, \tan +$, so $\csc -, \sec -, \cot +$. Signs $-, -, +$ match. ✓QIII 中 $\sin -, \cos -, \tan +$,故 $\csc -, \sec -, \cot +$。所得符号 $-, -, +$ 与之一致 ✓。
The Sine Curve: Period $2\pi$, Amplitude $1$, Key Points Pre-Calc for US Alg 2正弦曲线:周期 $2\pi$、振幅 $1$、关键点 US Alg 2 之上
$y = \sin x$ on $[0, 2\pi]$ passes through five key points (read off as the $y$-coordinate of the terminal-side point as $\theta$ travels round the unit circle):$y = \sin x$ 在 $[0, 2\pi]$ 上有五个关键点(即 $\theta$ 绕单位圆运动时终边点的 $y$ 坐标):
$$ (0, 0), \;\; (\pi/2, 1), \;\; (\pi, 0), \;\; (3\pi/2, -1), \;\; (2\pi, 0). $$- Domain:定义域: all real $x$.全体实数 $x$。
- Range:值域: $[-1, 1]$.
- Period:周期: $2\pi$. $\sin(x + 2\pi) = \sin x$ for every $x$.对任意 $x$,$\sin(x + 2\pi) = \sin x$。
- Amplitude:振幅: $1$. Half of (max $-$ min).即(最大 $-$ 最小)的一半。
- Symmetry:对称性: $y = \sin x$ is odd: $\sin(-x) = -\sin x$. Symmetric about the origin.$y = \sin x$ 为奇函数:$\sin(-x) = -\sin x$。关于原点对称。
- Zeros:零点: $x = k\pi$ for integer $k$.$x = k\pi$(整数 $k$)。
List the zeros of $y = \sin x$ in $[-2\pi, 2\pi]$ and the $x$-coordinates of the maxima and minima in the same interval.在 $[-2\pi, 2\pi]$ 中列出 $y = \sin x$ 的零点,以及最大与最小值的 $x$ 坐标。
Zeros at multiples of $\pi$.零点为 $\pi$ 的倍数。
$$ x = -2\pi, \;\; -\pi, \;\; 0, \;\; \pi, \;\; 2\pi. $$Maxima ($y = 1$) at $\pi/2 + 2k\pi$.最大值($y = 1$)在 $\pi/2 + 2k\pi$。
$$ x = -3\pi/2, \;\; \pi/2 \quad (\text{within } [-2\pi, 2\pi]). $$Minima ($y = -1$) at $-\pi/2 + 2k\pi$.最小值($y = -1$)在 $-\pi/2 + 2k\pi$。
$$ x = -\pi/2, \;\; 3\pi/2 \quad (\text{within } [-2\pi, 2\pi]). $$Cycle count.周期数。 The interval has length $4\pi$, which is $2$ full periods. So expect $5$ zeros, $2$ maxima, $2$ minima , matches.区间长 $4\pi$,等于 $2$ 个周期。预期 $5$ 零点、$2$ 最大、$2$ 最小 , 与所得一致。
HSF-TF.B.4 (+) names odd / even symmetry of trig functions via the unit circle explicitly.)单位圆上关于原点反射 $(x, y) \to (-x, -y)$,故角 $-\theta$ 的 $y$ 坐标为 $-\sin\theta$,即 $\sin(-x) = -\sin x$ , 奇函数。(CCSSM HSF-TF.B.4 (+) 明确点名通过单位圆解释三角函数奇偶性。)The Cosine Curve: The Sine Curve Shifted Left by $\pi/2$ Pre-Calc for US Alg 2余弦曲线:正弦曲线向左平移 $\pi/2$ US Alg 2 之上
Geometric proof: cosine is the $x$-coordinate on the unit circle; sine is the $y$-coordinate. Rotating the picture $\pi/2$ counter-clockwise swaps roles. Equivalently, the cosine curve is the sine curve shifted left $\pi/2$.几何理解:余弦是单位圆 $x$ 坐标、正弦是 $y$ 坐标;将图像逆时针旋转 $\pi/2$ 后角色互换。等价地,余弦曲线即正弦曲线左移 $\pi/2$。
- Five key points on $[0, 2\pi]$:$[0, 2\pi]$ 五关键点: $(0, 1), \;\; (\pi/2, 0), \;\; (\pi, -1), \;\; (3\pi/2, 0), \;\; (2\pi, 1)$.
- Domain:定义域: all real $x$.全体实数 $x$。 Range:值域: $[-1, 1]$.
- Period:周期: $2\pi$.
- Amplitude:振幅: $1$.
- Symmetry:对称性: $y = \cos x$ is even: $\cos(-x) = \cos x$. Symmetric about the $y$-axis.$y = \cos x$ 为偶函数:$\cos(-x) = \cos x$。关于 $y$ 轴对称。
- Zeros:零点: $x = \pi/2 + k\pi$ for integer $k$.$x = \pi/2 + k\pi$(整数 $k$)。
HSG-SRT.C.7) extends to the whole real line: $\sin x = \cos(\pi/2 - x)$ for every $x$.直角三角形三角学指南中的余角恒等式(CCSSM HSG-SRT.C.7)扩展至全体实数:对任意 $x$,$\sin x = \cos(\pi/2 - x)$。
Verify the shift relation $\cos x = \sin(x + \pi/2)$ at $x = 0, \pi/4, \pi/2, \pi$, and explain why $y = \cos x$ has the same amplitude and period as $y = \sin x$.在 $x = 0, \pi/4, \pi/2, \pi$ 处验证平移关系 $\cos x = \sin(x + \pi/2)$,并说明 $y = \cos x$ 为何与 $y = \sin x$ 振幅、周期相同。
Check the four values.逐点核验。
$x = 0$: $\cos 0 = 1$ and $\sin(\pi/2) = 1$. ✓$\cos 0 = 1$,$\sin(\pi/2) = 1$ ✓。
$x = \pi/4$: $\cos(\pi/4) = \sqrt{2}/2$ and $\sin(3\pi/4) = \sqrt{2}/2$. ✓$\cos(\pi/4) = \sqrt{2}/2$,$\sin(3\pi/4) = \sqrt{2}/2$ ✓。
$x = \pi/2$: $\cos(\pi/2) = 0$ and $\sin\pi = 0$. ✓$\cos(\pi/2) = 0$,$\sin\pi = 0$ ✓。
$x = \pi$: $\cos\pi = -1$ and $\sin(3\pi/2) = -1$. ✓$\cos\pi = -1$,$\sin(3\pi/2) = -1$ ✓。
Same amplitude and period.同振幅、同周期。 A horizontal shift moves a graph left or right but does not stretch it vertically and does not change the period. So $\cos x = \sin(x + \pi/2)$ has the same range $[-1, 1]$ and the same period $2\pi$ as $\sin x$.水平平移不改变竖直缩放,也不改变周期,故 $\cos x = \sin(x + \pi/2)$ 与 $\sin x$ 值域同为 $[-1, 1]$、周期同为 $2\pi$。
The Tangent Curve: Period $\pi$, Asymptotes at $\pi/2 + k\pi$ Pre-Calc for US Alg 2正切曲线:周期 $\pi$、渐近线 $\pi/2 + k\pi$ US Alg 2 之上
- Domain:定义域: all real $x$ except $x = \pi/2 + k\pi$ (where $\cos x = 0$).所有实数 $x$,但排除 $x = \pi/2 + k\pi$(此处 $\cos x = 0$)。
- Range:值域: all real numbers, $(-\infty, \infty)$.全体实数 $(-\infty, \infty)$。
- Period:周期: $\pi$ (half the sine / cosine period , the unit-circle slope repeats every $\pi$ because $(x, y) \to (-x, -y)$ gives the same ratio $y/x$).(正余弦周期之半 , 单位圆斜率每 $\pi$ 重复一次,因为 $(x, y) \to (-x, -y)$ 比值 $y/x$ 不变)。
- Vertical asymptotes:竖直渐近线: $x = \pi/2 + k\pi$. The graph approaches $+\infty$ from the left and $-\infty$ from the right of each asymptote (or vice versa).每条渐近线左侧趋向 $+\infty$、右侧趋向 $-\infty$(或反之)。
- Zeros:零点: $x = k\pi$ (same as sine).$x = k\pi$(与正弦相同)。
- Symmetry:对称性: $\tan(-x) = -\tan x$ , tangent is odd.$\tan(-x) = -\tan x$ , 正切为奇函数。
- No amplitude.无振幅。 The unbounded range means “amplitude” is not defined for $y = \tan x$. AB Math 30-1 indicator 4.2 names "asymptotes" as a tangent-specific characteristic instead.值域无界,故 $y = \tan x$ 无"振幅"。AB Math 30-1 指标 4.2 用"渐近线"作为正切特征。
List the vertical asymptotes of $y = \tan x$ in $(-\pi, \pi)$, the zero in $(-\pi/2, \pi/2)$, and explain why the period is $\pi$ (not $2\pi$).列出 $y = \tan x$ 在 $(-\pi, \pi)$ 中的竖直渐近线、$(-\pi/2, \pi/2)$ 中的零点,并说明周期为何是 $\pi$(而非 $2\pi$)。
Asymptotes.渐近线。 $\cos x = 0$ at $x = -\pi/2$ and $x = \pi/2$ , the two asymptotes in $(-\pi, \pi)$.$\cos x = 0$ 处 $x = -\pi/2$、$x = \pi/2$ , 即 $(-\pi, \pi)$ 内两条渐近线。
Zero.零点。 $\sin x = 0$ at $x = 0$ inside $(-\pi/2, \pi/2)$. So $\tan 0 = 0$.$(-\pi/2, \pi/2)$ 内 $\sin x = 0$ 处 $x = 0$,故 $\tan 0 = 0$。
Why the period is $\pi$.为何周期 $\pi$。 Adding $\pi$ to $\theta$ sends the terminal-side point $(x, y)$ to $(-x, -y)$ on the unit circle. The ratio $y/x$ becomes $(-y)/(-x) = y/x$ , unchanged. So $\tan(x + \pi) = \tan x$.$\theta$ 加 $\pi$ 把终边点 $(x, y)$ 送到 $(-x, -y)$。比值 $y/x$ 化为 $(-y)/(-x) = y/x$,不变。故 $\tan(x + \pi) = \tan x$。
Transformations: $y = A\sin(B(x - C)) + D$ Pre-Calc for US Alg 2变换:$y = A\sin(B(x - C)) + D$ US Alg 2 之上
- $|A|$ = amplitude.= 振幅。 Half of $(\max - \min)$. If $A < 0$, the graph is reflected vertically.$(\max - \min)$ 的一半。若 $A < 0$,图像沿竖直方向反射。
- $|B|$ = horizontal compression factor.= 水平压缩因子。 Period $= 2\pi/|B|$ for sine and cosine; period $= \pi/|B|$ for tangent.正余弦周期 $= 2\pi/|B|$;正切周期 $= \pi/|B|$。
- $C$ = phase shift (horizontal shift).= 相位移(水平平移)。 $C > 0$ shifts right; $C < 0$ shifts left. Note the form requires $B$ factored out: $B(x - C)$ shifts the basic curve by $C$, not by $C/B$.$C > 0$ 右移;$C < 0$ 左移。注意形式要求 $B$ 已提到括号外:$B(x - C)$ 把基本曲线移动 $C$,而非 $C/B$。
- $D$ = vertical shift (midline).= 竖直平移(中线)。 The new midline is $y = D$. The max is $D + |A|$ and the min is $D - |A|$.新中线为 $y = D$。最大值 $D + |A|$、最小值 $D - |A|$。
For $y = 3 \sin\!\big(2(x - \pi/4)\big) + 1$, find the amplitude, period, phase shift, vertical shift, midline, max, and min. Sketch one full cycle by listing the five key points.对 $y = 3 \sin\!\big(2(x - \pi/4)\big) + 1$,求振幅、周期、相位移、竖直平移、中线、最大、最小,并通过列出五个关键点画出一个完整周期。
Read parameters directly.直接读参数。
$$ A = 3, \;\; B = 2, \;\; C = \pi/4, \;\; D = 1. $$Compute features.求各特征。
Amplitude $|A| = 3$. Period $= 2\pi/|B| = 2\pi/2 = \pi$. Phase shift $C = \pi/4$ (right). Vertical shift $D = 1$. Midline $y = 1$. Max $= 1 + 3 = 4$. Min $= 1 - 3 = -2$.振幅 $|A| = 3$;周期 $= 2\pi/|B| = 2\pi/2 = \pi$;相位移 $C = \pi/4$(右移);竖直平移 $D = 1$;中线 $y = 1$;最大 $1 + 3 = 4$;最小 $1 - 3 = -2$。
Five key points.五个关键点。 Start the cycle at $x = C = \pi/4$ (where the basic sine starts at $(0, 0)$). One period covers $[\pi/4, \pi/4 + \pi] = [\pi/4, 5\pi/4]$. Divide into quarters of length $\pi/4$:周期起点 $x = C = \pi/4$(对应基本正弦的 $(0, 0)$)。一个周期覆盖 $[\pi/4, \pi/4 + \pi] = [\pi/4, 5\pi/4]$,每四分之一长 $\pi/4$:
$$ (\pi/4, 1), \;\; (\pi/2, 4), \;\; (3\pi/4, 1), \;\; (\pi, -2), \;\; (5\pi/4, 1). $$Sanity-check.合理性核验。 All five $y$-values are on or between $-2$ and $4$ , consistent with max $4$ and min $-2$. The midline value $1$ recurs every $\pi/2$ , consistent with period $\pi$ (midline is hit twice per period).五个 $y$ 值均在 $-2$ 到 $4$ 之间 , 与最大 $4$、最小 $-2$ 一致。中线值 $1$ 每 $\pi/2$ 出现一次 , 与周期 $\pi$ 内每周期穿越中线两次一致。
Exam Strategy and Common Pitfalls考试策略与常见陷阱
- Match the calculator mode to the question.计算器模式与题目一致。 If the angle reads $30^{\circ}$, use DEG. If it reads $\pi/6$, use RAD. Switching modes between MCR3U (degree) and MHF4U / Math 30-1 (radian) is the single most common error.题目写 $30^{\circ}$ 用 DEG;写 $\pi/6$ 用 RAD。MCR3U(角度)与 MHF4U / Math 30-1(弧度)之间切换是最常见的错误来源。
- Convert via $\pi = 180^{\circ}$.用 $\pi = 180^{\circ}$ 换算。 Multiply by $\pi/180$ for degrees$\to$radians; multiply by $180/\pi$ for radians$\to$degrees. AB Math 30-1 indicators 1.5 / 1.6 expect exact values when the input is a standard multiple.度$\to$弧度乘 $\pi/180$;弧度$\to$度乘 $180/\pi$。AB Math 30-1 指标 1.5 / 1.6 要求标准倍数输入下给出精确值。
- Coterminal works in both units.共终边在两种单位下都适用。 Add multiples of $360^{\circ}$ (or $2\pi$) to land any negative or out-of-range angle in $[0^{\circ}, 360^{\circ})$ (or $[0, 2\pi)$) first.先加 $360^{\circ}$(或 $2\pi$)的倍数把负角或超界角化到 $[0^{\circ}, 360^{\circ})$(或 $[0, 2\pi)$)。
- Three-step exact value.三步求精确值。 (1) Identify the quadrant. (2) Compute the reference angle. (3) Apply ASTC to attach a sign. AB Math 30-1 indicator 3.2 expects exactly this procedure.(1) 判象限;(2) 算参考角;(3) 用 ASTC 加符号。AB Math 30-1 指标 3.2 就要求此流程。
- Reciprocals share signs with primaries.倒数与本原同号。 $\csc$ matches $\sin$; $\sec$ matches $\cos$; $\cot$ matches $\tan$. Computing the primary first and then taking the reciprocal avoids sign errors.$\csc$ 与 $\sin$ 同号;$\sec$ 与 $\cos$ 同号;$\cot$ 与 $\tan$ 同号。先求本原再取倒数可避免符号错误。
- Pythagorean identity always works.勾股恒等式永远适用。 If you know one of $\sin / \cos$ and the quadrant, the other follows from $\sin^{2}\theta + \cos^{2}\theta = 1$ , no calculator needed.已知 $\sin / \cos$ 之一与象限时,另一个由 $\sin^{2}\theta + \cos^{2}\theta = 1$ 直接得出 , 无需计算器。
- Factor $B$ before reading the phase shift.读相位移前先把 $B$ 提出。 $y = \sin(2x - \pi/3)$ is not shifted by $\pi/3$. Rewrite as $y = \sin(2(x - \pi/6))$ to read $C = \pi/6$. Forgetting this step is the most common $C$ error.$y = \sin(2x - \pi/3)$ 不是右移 $\pi/3$;改写为 $y = \sin(2(x - \pi/6))$ 才知 $C = \pi/6$。漏掉此步是 $C$ 最常见错误。
- Period formula is $2\pi/|B|$ (sine, cosine), $\pi/|B|$ (tangent).周期公式:sin、cos 为 $2\pi/|B|$;tan 为 $\pi/|B|$。 $B$ inside the function compresses the cycle, so $|B| > 1$ shortens the period.函数内的 $B$ 压缩周期,$|B| > 1$ 时周期变短。
- Five key points = quartered period.五点 = 周期四等分。 Once you know period $T = 2\pi/|B|$ and start $x = C$, draw a small table $C, C + T/4, C + T/2, C + 3T/4, C + T$ and assign midline / max / midline / min / midline (or the cosine variant).已知周期 $T = 2\pi/|B|$ 与起点 $x = C$ 后,列表 $C, C + T/4, C + T/2, C + 3T/4, C + T$,对应中线 / 最大 / 中线 / 最小 / 中线(或余弦变体)。
- Reverse the task.反向操作。 AB Math 30-1 indicator 4.9 expects you to read $A, B, C, D$ off a given graph: amplitude $= |A|$ from (max $-$ min)/$2$, $D$ from midline, $B$ from $2\pi/$period, $C$ from horizontal shift of the “start of cycle.”AB Math 30-1 指标 4.9 要求由图象读出 $A, B, C, D$:$|A| = (\max - \min)/2$、$D$ = 中线、$B = 2\pi/$周期、$C$ = "周期起点"的水平位移。
- Pythagorean identity check.勾股恒等式验证。 After computing $\sin$ and $\cos$ at any angle, verify $\sin^{2} + \cos^{2} = 1$.求得 $\sin$、$\cos$ 后,验证 $\sin^{2} + \cos^{2} = 1$。
- Sign by quadrant.分象限符号。 Before submitting any answer involving a non-QI angle, look at the unit-circle picture and ask: is the $x$ negative? is the $y$ negative? Does my answer's sign agree?对非 QI 角作答前,看单位圆问:$x$ 是否为负?$y$ 是否为负?答案符号是否一致?
- Range of sin / cos.sin / cos 取值范围。 If a computation gives $|\sin\theta| > 1$ or $|\cos\theta| > 1$, you made a slip (almost always a degree-radian mix-up, or copying a side ratio for a non-unit-radius circle without dividing by $r$).若算出 $|\sin\theta| > 1$ 或 $|\cos\theta| > 1$,必有差错(多为度-弧度混淆,或在非单位圆上未除以 $r$)。
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Tick each item when you can do it cold, without notes, on a first attempt.能在无笔记、首次尝试下完成,再勾选每一项。
- Convert any angle between degrees and radians using $\pi = 180^{\circ}$ (e.g., $225^{\circ} \leftrightarrow 5\pi/4$) without a calculator. 🇨🇦 AB 30-1 1.5/1.6不用计算器在度与弧度之间互换(例如 $225^{\circ} \leftrightarrow 5\pi/4$),依据 $\pi = 180^{\circ}$。🇨🇦 AB 30-1 1.5/1.6
- Identify the quadrant of any angle in standard position and write two positive and one negative coterminal angles.判断标准位置上任一角所在象限,并给出两个正、一个负的共终边角。
- Compute the reference angle in radians for any $\theta$ in $[0, 2\pi)$, then read magnitudes off the QI exact-value table.求 $[0, 2\pi)$ 中任一 $\theta$ 的参考角(弧度),并由 QI 精确值表得到绝对值。
- Apply the ASTC sign chart to attach the correct sign to $\sin\theta, \cos\theta, \tan\theta$ in any quadrant.用 ASTC 表为任意象限中的 $\sin\theta, \cos\theta, \tan\theta$ 加正确符号。
- Derive the unit-circle equation $x^{2} + y^{2} = 1$ from the Pythagorean theorem, and state $\cos^{2}\theta + \sin^{2}\theta = 1$ as its trig form. 🇨🇦 AB 30-1 2.1由勾股定理推出单位圆方程 $x^{2} + y^{2} = 1$,并以三角形式 $\cos^{2}\theta + \sin^{2}\theta = 1$ 写出。🇨🇦 AB 30-1 2.1
- Read all six trig ratios off a point $P(x, y)$ on the terminal side, including $\csc, \sec, \cot$ via reciprocal definitions. 🇨🇦 AB 30-1 3.4由终边上点 $P(x, y)$ 读出六种三角比(含 $\csc, \sec, \cot$ 的倒数定义)。🇨🇦 AB 30-1 3.4
- Sketch one full cycle of $y = \sin x$ and $y = \cos x$, marking the five key points, the midline, max, and min. 🇺🇸 HSF-TF.B.5画出 $y = \sin x$、$y = \cos x$ 各一个完整周期,标出五点、中线、最大、最小。🇺🇸 HSF-TF.B.5
- State the symmetry of each function: $\sin$ odd, $\cos$ even, $\tan$ odd, and justify each via the unit circle. 🇺🇸 HSF-TF.B.4 (+)说出各函数对称性:$\sin$ 奇、$\cos$ 偶、$\tan$ 奇,并用单位圆解释。🇺🇸 HSF-TF.B.4 (+)
- Locate the vertical asymptotes of $y = \tan x$ at $x = \pi/2 + k\pi$ and explain why the period is $\pi$, not $2\pi$.定位 $y = \tan x$ 的竖直渐近线 $x = \pi/2 + k\pi$,并解释周期为 $\pi$ 而非 $2\pi$。
- From $y = A \sin(B(x - C)) + D$, read off amplitude $|A|$, period $2\pi/|B|$, phase shift $C$, and vertical shift $D$ in one pass.从 $y = A \sin(B(x - C)) + D$ 一次读出振幅 $|A|$、周期 $2\pi/|B|$、相位移 $C$、竖直平移 $D$。
- Sketch one cycle of any sinusoidal transformation by quartering the period at the key points $C, C + T/4, C + T/2, C + 3T/4, C + T$. 🇨🇦 AB 30-1 4.7通过把周期四等分($C, C + T/4, C + T/2, C + 3T/4, C + T$)画任意正弦型变换的一个周期。🇨🇦 AB 30-1 4.7
- Reverse the task: from a given sinusoidal graph, read $A, B, C, D$ and write the equation in $y = A \sin(B(x - C)) + D$ form. 🇨🇦 AB 30-1 4.9反向操作:由给定正弦型图象读出 $A, B, C, D$,写出 $y = A \sin(B(x - C)) + D$ 形式方程。🇨🇦 AB 30-1 4.9
What This Feeds Into本单元的去向
The unit circle is the hinge between geometry-style trig (Right-Triangle Trigonometry) and analysis-style trig (Trigonometric Identities onward). Every later use of sine, cosine, and tangent , in calculus derivatives, in Fourier-style signal modelling, in IB Math AA HL's complex-number polar form , assumes you have the radian-mode, all-real-angle picture solid. The cross-references below point at units already shipped in this repo.单位圆是几何式三角学(直角三角形三角学)与分析式三角学(三角恒等式起)之间的枢纽。后续所有正弦、余弦、正切的使用 , 微积分导数、傅里叶式信号建模、IB Math AA HL 复数极形式 , 都默认你已牢牢掌握"弧度制 + 全体实数角"的图景。下方链接指向本仓库已有的相关单元。
Within High School Math.在 HS Math 内部。
The Right-Triangle Trigonometry guide supplies the SOH CAH TOA values that re-appear at the QI special angles here. Trigonometric Identities and Equations builds on the Pythagorean identity from §2 and the reciprocal definitions from §3 to develop sum-difference and double-angle identities and the trig-equation toolkit. Function Transformations and Composition uses the $y = A \sin(B(x - C)) + D$ pattern from §7 as a base case for transformations of arbitrary $y = f(x)$. The Vectors guide decomposes a vector into components via $\cos\theta$ and $\sin\theta$ , the same unit-circle reading you mastered here.直角三角形三角学指南提供的 SOH CAH TOA 值,本单元在 QI 特殊角处重现。三角恒等式与方程指南基于本 §2 勾股恒等式与 §3 倒数定义,发展和差与倍角恒等式以及三角方程工具组。函数变换与复合指南以本 §7 的 $y = A \sin(B(x - C)) + D$ 模式为基础,扩展到任意 $y = f(x)$ 的变换。向量指南用 $\cos\theta$、$\sin\theta$ 分解分量 , 正是本单元的单位圆读法。
Across the AP and IB feeders in this repo.本仓库中的 AP 与 IB 衔接单元。
If you are aiming for AP Pre-Calc, the radian + unit-circle + transformations stack here is Unit 3 of the AP Pre-Calc course in concentrated form. If you are aiming for AP Calculus, fluent recall of $\sin, \cos$ at multiples of $\pi/6$ and $\pi/4$ in radians is required from the first day. For IB Math AA HL, Topic B4 picks up directly from here with deeper identity work and the function $f(x) = a \sin(b(x - c)) + d$ as a modelling tool.备考 AP Pre-Calc:本单元"弧度 + 单位圆 + 变换"组合即 AP Pre-Calc Unit 3 的浓缩。备考 AP Calculus:第一天就要求熟练默写 $\pi/6, \pi/4$ 倍数处的 $\sin, \cos$(弧度制)。备考 IB Math AA HL:Topic B4 正是从本处接续,深入恒等式工作并把 $f(x) = a \sin(b(x - c)) + d$ 作为建模工具。