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Graph $x\sin(x)$

I am having problem with the period section of the graph. I can see that the function is even, and that as $x \rightarrow \pm\infty$, the amplitude $\rightarrow \infty$.

I am used to dividing $2\pi$ by the coefficient of the angle inside the $\sin$ term; however, I have notes saying that the function is not periodic. Why can't I say that the function is periodic with period $\frac{2\pi}{1} = 2\pi$? Is it the $x$ term attached? How does this term affect things and how do I solve these types of problems generally?

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    I think it's useful to think of functions like $f(x)\sin(x)$ where $f(x)$ acts like an envelope or a varying amplitude, and draw $f(x)$ as Anrdé recommends. For the periodic part, $g(x)=x\sin(x)$ must satisfy $g(x+T)=g(x)$. It's easy to see this is not the case for any $T\neq0$.2012-05-17

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Expanding on the comment by @Andre, graphs of such nature are found (physically) in applications like Vibrations and Dynamics. Think of $\sin(x)$ as a graph exhibiting the Oscillatory motion of a particle. The usual form of such equations is $A\sin(\omega t + \alpha) \text{ where }\omega t = \theta$, A is amplitude and $\alpha$ is phase lag. We have $A\sin(\theta)$.

If A is constant, we have a magnified (or diminished) sine curve. This is for a particle with an initial perturbation but 0 friction (so there is no damping).

For an unstable particle without damping, the amplitude goes on increasing with time. So, as $t$ increases, $\omega t$ increases, $\theta$ increases and also, A increases. You have the graph for $x \sin(x)$ which looks like:enter image description here.

At any point of time, the amplitude of the sine wave is in relation to the y = x and y = -x guiding lines as you can find in the comments.