IB skill practice

Combine sinusoidal models with phase angle

Use coefficients of sine and cosine to find a phase angle.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 3

Combine sinusoidal models with phase angle - depth scenario

Check the modelling or algorithm condition first. For \( 4\sin x+4\cos x=R\sin(x+\alpha)\), find \(\alpha\) in degrees. Enter the requested value and choose the interpretation that matches the result.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.