y = sin (.5x). The coefficient b in the above graph is 2, so the period of the sine curve changed by a factor of 1/2, making the new period Ï, or about 3.14. y = sin (.5x). For the above graph, the coefficient b = 1/2, so the period of the sine curve will be twice as long as it usually is, or 4 Ï. y = sin (3x).
The term silent revolution refers here to a shift in the prevailing paradigm for international economic and political relations, away from tendencies toward autarky, insularity, mercantilism, and governmental planning and control over economic activity; and toward a common set of beliefs and policies based on open international trade and finance, competitive pricing and production decisions, and cooperation between countries.
This is comparable to an English Language Learner's silent period when entering a new school for the first time. The silent period is a time when ELL students are noticing their surroundings and observing the behaviors of others but lack confidence in their oral language ability. They do not want to be embarrassed or make a mistake when speaking, so they simply remain silent.