I return to my start, yet shift with each cycle. What am I?
Category: Math · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Think about functions in trigonometry.
Answer
A circular function
Explanation
Circular functions like sine and cosine repeat their values in a cyclic manner.
This is a medium math riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is A circular function.
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