How can you plot a graph of Tan 0 to 360. Explain in detail

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GPT 3.5 · Accepted Answer

To plot a graph of tan(x) for x ranging from 0 to 360 degrees or 0 to 2π radians, you can follow these steps:

1. Determine the interval: Since we want to plot the graph for values of x from 0 to 360, we need to choose appropriate intervals on the x-axis. You can choose intervals of 30 degrees or π/6 radians for easy plotting.

2. Calculate the tangent values: For each chosen value of x, calculate the tangent (tan) value corresponding to that angle. You can use a calculator or reference tables for this purpose.

3. Plot the points: Plot the angles on the x-axis and the corresponding tangent values on the y-axis. For example, if you choose intervals of 30 degrees, you would have points for x = 0, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, 180, 210, 240, 270, 300, 330, and 360. Calculate the tangent values for each of these angles and plot the points on the graph.

4. Connect the points: Once all the points are plotted, connect them in a smooth curve. This will give you an idea of how the tangent values change as you go from 0 to 360 degrees.

5. Repeat for additional periods: The tangent function has a periodicity of 180 degrees or π radians, so you can repeat the steps above for additional periods if desired. This means plotting the same graph for x values from 360 to 720 degrees, 720 to 1080 degrees, and so on.

6. Add labels and scale: Label the x and y-axis appropriately (e.g., x-axis for angles and y-axis for tangent values) and scale them accordingly. This will help in understanding the values and their corresponding angles.

7. Analyze the graph: Once the graph is plotted, you can analyze it to observe the behavior of the tangent function. Look for points where the tangent is undefined (e.g., at 90 and 270 degrees) or approaching positive/negative infinity (e.g., when x is close to 45, 135, 225, or 315 degrees).

Remember to use a smooth curve for the graph as the tangent function is continuous and has no sharp changes between points.

Note: Some graphing calculators or software can generate the graph automatically by entering the equation "tan(x)" and specifying the range 0 to 360 degrees or 0 to 2π radians.