Finding the exact value of cos(arcsin())

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The discussion revolves around finding the exact value of ##y=cos\left(arcsin \frac {5} {11} \right)##, focusing on the properties of the arcsine function and its implications for the angle θ derived from the arcsin value.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

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  • Participants explore the relationship between the sine and cosine functions, particularly how the range of the arcsin function limits the possible values of θ. Questions arise regarding the implications of the positive sine value and the quadrant in which θ lies.

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There is an ongoing exploration of the properties of the arcsin function, with some participants providing insights into the range of arcsin and its implications for determining the quadrant of θ. Guidance has been offered regarding the relationship between sine and cosine, but no consensus has been reached on a specific method to find the exact value.

Contextual Notes

Participants note that the arcsin function is defined only for inputs within the range of [-1, 1], and that it returns values in the range of [-π/2, π/2]. This context is crucial for understanding the problem setup and the constraints on θ.

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opus said:
Ok thank you for responding. That is more clear and precise. I felt myself rambling and talking in circles trying to explain it, but your edits are much better. Thank you again!
Just to test your understanding please tell me the unrestricted domain of the sine function. When the domain is not restricted is it one-one or many one function? Also state the definition of a function using all terms such as "domain" correctly.
 
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Let'sthink said:
Just to test your understanding please tell me the unrestricted domain of the sine function. When the domain is not restricted is it one-one or many one function? Also state the definition of a function using all terms such as "domain" correctly.
The graph of the sine function goes on forever in both the positive and negative directions and we can make as many positive or negative unit circle rotations as we’d like. For these reasons the unrestricted domain of the sine function is[-∞,∞]. This would be a one to many function where an infinite amount of inputs would map to a single output. For example, (π/2) and (-3π/2) would both map to 1.
For the last part, do you mean something like f is a function that maps an input,x, to one and only one output, y, for all values of x in the domain of f? I didnt look this one up because I wanted to attempt to define it on my own to test my understanding. It doesn't seem wholly sufficient.
 
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opus said:
The graph of the sine function goes on forever in both the positive and negative directions and we can make as many positive or negative unit circle rotations as we’d like. For these reasons the unrestricted domain of the sine function is[-∞,∞]. This would be a many to one function where an infinite number of inputs would map to a single output in a limited range. For example, (π/2) and (-3π/2) would both map to 1.
For the last part, do you mean something like f is a function that maps an input,x, to one and only one output, y, for all values of x in the domain of f? I didnt look this one up because I wanted to attempt to define it on my own to test my understanding. It doesn't seem wholly sufficient.
Again you are almost right and like earlier have made some terminological mistakes! I correct them by writing in red. Your definition is almost correct. But just I write it again in so called my words. Function is a rule which associates with EVERY element in the domain set, with a UNIQUE element in the Range set. That is why a function can be one one or many one (but never one many, because then it will not be function at all) So the inverse of a many one function cannot be a function unless we restrict the range set and make it one one. This problem illustrates these ideas.
 
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Let'sthink said:
Again you are almost right and like earlier have made some terminological mistakes! I correct them by writing in red. Your definition is almost correct. But just I write it again in so called my words. Function is a rule which associates with EVERY element in the domain set, with a UNIQUE element in the Range set. That is why a function can be one one or many one (but never one many, because then it will not be function at all) So the inverse of a many one function cannot be a function unless we restrict the range set and make it one one. This problem illustrates these ideas.
Ah that is much more precise. I definitely feel much better about my understanding of functions after going over this. Thank you so much.
 

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