Let's examine the following graphs: Again, the period of the original sine curve has changed here, as we would expect. The difference with a negative value of b however, is our sine curves have the same period as the positive values of b above, but now they are reflected across the x-axis. For a direct comparison between positive and negative values of b, click here.
Quick Answer. As of 2014, Joachim Gauck is the president of Germany. The 72-year-old was elected to the position on March 18, 2012, in Berlin after receiving 991 of the 1,228 valid votes.
The Chancellor of Germany is the political leader of Germany and the head of the Federal Government. The office holder is responsible for selecting all other members of the government and chairing Cabinet meetings.