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Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Mathematics

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Topics in Inverse Trigonometric Functions

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Understanding Inverse Trigonometric Functions

  • An inverse trigonometric function reverses the action of a trigonometric function.
  • Trigonometric functions are not one-to-one over their full domain, so we restrict domains to make them invertible.
  • The inverse function gives the angle corresponding to a given trigonometric ratio.
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Domain and Range of Inverse Trigonometric Functions

  • Each inverse trigonometric function has a specific domain (allowed input values) and range (output angles).
  • The domain of sin⁻¹(x) and cos⁻¹(x) is [−1, 1], while their ranges differ.
  • tan⁻¹(x) and cot⁻¹(x) are defined for all real numbers but have different ranges.
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Graphs of Inverse Trigonometric Functions

  • Graphs of inverse functions are reflections of original trigonometric graphs over the line y = x.
  • The graph of y = sin⁻¹(x) is increasing and lies between −π/2 and π/2.
  • y = cos⁻¹(x) decreases from π to 0 as x goes from −1 to 1.
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Important Properties and Identities

  • Identities allow simplification of complex expressions involving multiple inverse functions.
  • sin⁻¹(x) + cos⁻¹(x) = π/2 for all x ∈ [−1, 1].
  • tan⁻¹(x) + cot⁻¹(x) = π/2.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Inverse Trigonometric Functions

Definition and ExistencePrincipal ValuesDomain and RangeGraphs of Inverse Trigonometric FunctionsProperties of Inverse Trigonometric FunctionsSimplification and Problem Solving

Frequently Asked Questions

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Inverse Trigonometric Functions covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Inverse Trigonometric Functions — Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Mathematics?
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