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Inverse Trigonometric Functions

ICSE · Class 12 · Mathematics

All formulas from Inverse Trigonometric Functions in ICSE Class 12 Mathematics. Key equations, constants, and identities for board exam preparation.

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A clear, organized comparison chart summarizing the domain and principal value range for all six inverse trigonometric functions: arcsin, arccos, arctan, arccosec, arcsec, and arccot.
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20 Formulas · 4 Sections

Formulas

1. Basics and Principal Branches

sin^-1:[-1,1] → [-π/2, π/2]

cos^-1:[-1,1] → [0, π]

tan^-1:R → (-π/2, π/2)

cot^-1:R → (0, π)

sec^-1:R-(-1,1) → [0, π]-{π/2}

2. Negative Argument Properties and Complementary Pairs

sin^-1(-x) = -sin^-1 x

cos^-1(-x) = π - cos^-1 x

tan^-1(-x) = -tan^-1 x

cot^-1(-x) = π - cot^-1 x

sec^-1(-x) = π - sec^-1 x

3. Right Triangle Conversions

sin^-1(P/H) = cos^-1(B/H) = tan^-1(P/B) = cot^-1(B/P) = sec^-1(H/B) = cosec^-1(H/P)

sin^-1 x = cos^-1√(1-x²) = tan^-1[x/√(1-x²)]

cos^-1 x = sin^-1√(1-x²) = tan^-1[√(1-x²)/x]

tan^-1 x = sin^-1[x/√(1+x²)] = cos^-1[1/√(1+x²)]

cosec^-1(1/x) = sin^-1 x

4. Domains, Ranges, and Standard Principal Values

Domain of sin^-1 x: [-1,1]

Domain of cos^-1 x: [-1,1]

Domain of tan^-1 x: R

Domain of cot^-1 x: R

Domain of sec^-1 x: R-(-1,1)

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