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Inverse Circular Functions

Inverse Circular Functions

Since all circular functions are not 1-1,

we consider restricting the domain of
each circular functions.

Note that the range should be the same

with the original function.

Circular Functions Restricted Domain

Circular Functions Restricted Domain

y cos t

y cos t
Restricted Domain : 0,

Range : -1,1

Circular Functions Restricted Domain

Circular Functions Restricted Domain

y sin t

y sin t
Restricted Domain : 2 , 2

Range : -1,1

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Circular Functions Restricted Domain

Circular Functions Restricted Domain

y tan t

y tan t
Restricted Domain : 2 , 2

Range : R

Circular Functions Restricted Domain

Circular Functions Restricted Domain

y cot t

y cot t
Restricted Domain : 0,
Range : R

Circular Functions Restricted Domain

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Circular Functions Restricted Domain

y sec t

y sec t
Restricted Domain : 0, 2 2 ,
Range : - , -1 1,

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Inverse Circular Functions

Inverse Circular Functions

y csc t

y csc t
Restricted Domain : -2 , 0 0, 2
Range : - , -1 1,

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Circular
Function

Restricted
domain

Range

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Inverse Sine Function

y cos x

The inverse sine function denoted by

is defined as follows

y sin x

y tan x
y cot x

y csc x

Inverse Sine
D:
R:

y sec x

Sine
D:
R:

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Inverse Sine Function

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Inverse Cosine Function

The inverse cosine function denoted by

is defined as follows

-1

Inverse Cosine
D:
R:

- 2

y Arc sin x
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Cosine
D:
R:
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Inverse Cosine Function

The inverse tangent function denoted by
is defined as follows

The inverse cotangent function denoted by

is defined as follows
-1

y Arc cos x
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Inverse Circular
Function

Domain

Range

y Arc cos x

The inverse cosecant function denoted by

is defined as follows

y Arc sin x
y Arc tan x
y Arc cot x

The inverse secant function denoted by

is defined as follows

y Arc csc x
y Arc sec x
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Evaluate the following:

1. Arc cos 0
2

2. Arc sin 0 0

1 2
3. Arc cos
3
2

1
4. Arc sin
6
2

5. Arc cos

6. Arc sin

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2
4
2

2

4
2

7. Arc tan 1

8. Arc tan 1

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