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Inverse Trigonometric & Hyperbolic Functions

Master inverse trigonometric functions (arcsin, arccos, arctan) and hyperbolic functions (sinh, cosh, tanh). Learn their derivatives, integrals, identities, and real-world applications.

12th Grade
Calculus
~90 min
šŸŽ® Interactive Activity: Inverse Trig Derivative Quiz

What's the derivative of this inverse trigonometric function?

Find the derivative:

d/dx arcsin(x) = ?
šŸŽ® Interactive Activity: Hyperbolic Function Calculator

Calculate the value of this hyperbolic function!

Given:

sinh(1) = ?

Use: sinh(x) = (eˣ - e⁻ˣ)/2

1. Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Understanding Inverse Functions

Inverse trigonometric functions reverse the action of trigonometric functions. They require restricted domains to ensure each input has a unique output (one-to-one correspondence).

Example 1: arcsin(x)

Definition: arcsin(x) is the angle whose sine is x

Domain: [-1, 1] (range of sin(x))

Range: [-π/2, π/2] (principal values)

Key property: sin(arcsin(x)) = x for x ∈ [-1, 1]

Example: arcsin(1/2) = π/6 because sin(π/6) = 1/2

Example 2: arccos(x)

Definition: arccos(x) is the angle whose cosine is x

Domain: [-1, 1]

Range: [0, π] (different from arcsin to ensure uniqueness)

Key property: cos(arccos(x)) = x for x ∈ [-1, 1]

Example: arccos(√3/2) = Ļ€/6 because cos(Ļ€/6) = √3/2

Example 3: arctan(x)

Definition: arctan(x) is the angle whose tangent is x

Domain: (-āˆž, āˆž) (all real numbers)

Range: (-π/2, π/2)

Key property: tan(arctan(x)) = x for all x

Example: arctan(1) = π/4 because tan(π/4) = 1

2. Domains and Ranges
3. Derivatives of Inverse Trigonometric Functions
4. Hyperbolic Functions
5. Hyperbolic Identities
6. Derivatives of Hyperbolic Functions
7. Real-World Applications
Frequently Asked Questions

Practice Time!

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What is the derivative of arcsin(x)?
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What is the domain of arccos(x)?
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What is sinh(x) in terms of exponentials?
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What is the derivative of cosh(x)?
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What is the range of arctan(x)?
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Which identity is true for hyperbolic functions?
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What is the derivative of arctan(x)?
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For what values of x is arcsin(x) defined?
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What is tanh(x) in terms of sinh and cosh?
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Which real-world phenomenon is modeled by cosh(x)?
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