Reciprocal & Inverse Trigonometric Functions (Edexcel A-Level Mathematics): Flashcards

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Inverse Trig Functions
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What does arcsin(x)\arcsin(x) return?

The angle whose sine is xx, within its range.

What is the range for arcsin(x)\arcsin(x)?

π2θπ2-\frac{\pi}{2} \leq \theta \leq \frac{\pi}{2} (or 90°-90° to 90°90°).

What does arccos(x)\arccos(x) return?

The angle whose cosine is xx, within its range.

What is the range for arccos(x)\arccos(x)?

0θπ0 \leq \theta \leq \pi (or 0° to 180°180°).

What does arctan(x)\arctan(x) return?

The angle whose tangent is xx, within its range.

What is the range for arctan(x)\arctan(x)?

π2<θ<π2-\frac{\pi}{2} < \theta < \frac{\pi}{2} (or 90°<θ<90°-90° < \theta < 90°).

What is a key identity involving arcsin and arccos?

arcsinx+arccosx=π/2\arcsin x + \arccos x = \pi/2.

What graph shape does arcsin(x)\arcsin(x) produce?

A smooth curve from (1,π/2)(-1, -\pi/2) to (1,π/2)(1, \pi/2).

What graph shape does arccos(x)\arccos(x) produce?

A decreasing curve from (1,π)(-1, \pi) to (1,0)(1, 0).

What is the domain of arcsin(x)\arcsin(x)?

1x1-1 \leq x \leq 1.

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