Period of Tangent Function

The tangent function tan(x) is a periodic function. Its minimal positive period is π. Formula: tan(x + π) = tan(x). Applicable Condition: x eq (π)/(2) + kπ, k…

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The tangent function tan(x) is a periodic function. Its minimal positive period is π. Formula: tan(x + π) = tan(x). Applicable Condition: x eq (π)/(2) + kπ, k ∈ Z. Explanation: The period of the tangent function is π, which is smaller than that of sine and cosine.

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Periodicity of Functions

Periodicity of Functions 1. Concept Periodicity describes the repeating pattern of a function. Definition: Let the domain of f(x) be D. If there exists a non - zero constant T such that for any x ∈ D: 1. x + T ∈ D 2. f(x + T) = f(x) holds true Then f(x) is a Periodic Function, an…

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