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Trigonometric Functions Applications

Circadian Rhythms

Problem 3 -Find the period of the function describing body temperature fluctuations.

What is the period of the function describing body temperature fluctuations?

Recall that

 

A.

 

π/12 

B.

 

12

C.

 

24

D.

 

6
E. π/6
F. None of the above

Problem 4 - What time of day does the body temperature reach a maximum.

 

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