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Graphing Sine and Cosine Functions — Quiz

Question 10 • Precalculus

Consider the function y is equal to A sine b x , where A is greater than 0 and b is greater than 0 Which change compresses the graph vertically?

Answer
A
Increase b .
B
Increase A .
C
Decrease A .
D
Decrease b .

Explanation

The amplitude A determines the graph’s vertical size: its maximum and minimum values are A and −A. Decreasing A brings both values closer to zero, compressing the graph vertically. Changing b affects the graph horizontally, not vertically.

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