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Changes in Period and Phase Shift of Sine and Cosine Functions — Quiz

Question 20 • Advanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections

Which term gives the horizontal length of one cycle of a periodic function?

Answer
A
amplitude
B
period
C
phase shift
D
frequency

Explanation

The period is the horizontal length of one complete cycle of a periodic function. Frequency describes how many cycles occur in a given interval, amplitude measures the vertical size, and phase shift moves the graph horizontally. Therefore, the correct choice is period.

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