Calculus Problem, Finding the Inverse of a function

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The discussion focuses on finding the inverse of the function f(x) = sqrt(ln(x)). The proposed inverse is f_inv(x) = exp(x^2), which is confirmed to be correct through verification of the composition f_inv(f(x)) = x. A clarification is made regarding the notation, emphasizing that f should be expressed as f(t) = sqrt(ln(t)) instead of f(x). Overall, the solution appears accurate with minor notational adjustments needed.
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Homework Statement



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Homework Equations


let t = e^x.


The Attempt at a Solution




f(x) = sqrt(ln(x))

f_inv(x) = exp(x^2)


is that it? Nothing more to it?
 
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I don't see anything wrong with your work. You can check to see that f-1(f(x)) = f(f-1(x)) = x.
 
I wish you would NOT say "let t= e^x" and then write "f(x)= sqrt(ln(x))" when you mean "f(t)= sqrt(ln(t))"!
 
Question: A clock's minute hand has length 4 and its hour hand has length 3. What is the distance between the tips at the moment when it is increasing most rapidly?(Putnam Exam Question) Answer: Making assumption that both the hands moves at constant angular velocities, the answer is ## \sqrt{7} .## But don't you think this assumption is somewhat doubtful and wrong?

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