How Do Hyperbolic Functions Relate to Trigonometric Functions?

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between hyperbolic functions and trigonometric functions, specifically focusing on definitions, derivatives, integrals, and identities involving these functions. Participants explore various aspects of hyperbolic functions, including their definitions, derivatives, and integrals, while questioning their relationships to trigonometric functions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants attempt to derive relationships between hyperbolic and trigonometric functions, question the correctness of their derivatives, and explore integration techniques. There is discussion about the implications of substituting variables and the necessity of certain definitions in solving the problems presented.

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The discussion is ongoing with various participants sharing their thoughts and attempts at understanding the relationships and calculations involved. Some guidance has been offered regarding the derivatives of hyperbolic functions and the use of substitutions in integrals, while multiple interpretations of the problem are being explored.

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Participants are working under the assumption that z is real and are encouraged to consider hints provided in the original problem statement. There is some uncertainty regarding the necessity of certain definitions and the implications of variable substitutions in their reasoning.

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The hyperbolic functions are defined as follows:

coshz = e[tex]^{z}[/tex] + e[tex]^{-z}[/tex] /2

sinhz = e[tex]^{z}[/tex] - e[tex]^{-z}[/tex] /2

a.)Show that coshz = cos (iz). What is the corresponding relationship for sinhz?
b.)What are the derivatives of coshz and sinhz? What about their integrals?
c.)Show that cosh^2z - sin^2 =1
d.)Show that the integral of dx/sqrt[1+x^2 = arcsin x.

Hint : substitution x = sinhz.
I'd LOVE starters on showing this, we're told to assume z is real.
I get the idea that there's an imaginery aspect to hyperbolic functions, since coshz = cos(iz) ?
 
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depends on what you're allowed to start with.

can you use [tex]e^{iz} = cos(z) + isin(z)[/tex]
 
I'm not sure.
Beforehand these values were sketched over a range of real values of z.
I don't know if that answers whether 'were allowed' ...
 
Correction: part a.) isn't necessary. My bad.
 
I have really no idea how to derive hyperbolic functions.
Is d/dx of cosh = -sinh?
 
Oblio said:
I have really no idea how to derive hyperbolic functions.
Is d/dx of cosh = -sinh?

No. Get the derivative of [tex]\frac{e^z + e^{-z}}{2}[/tex] with respect to z.
 
=2e^z + 2e^-z / 4

?
 
Oblio said:
=2e^z + 2e^-z / 4

?

check your work...
 
is d/dx of e^z + e^-z the same thing or not?
 
  • #10
nm reading now, i know that's wrong
 
  • #11
is d/dx 0?
 
  • #12
orrr..

e^z - e^-z / 4
?
 
  • #13
Oblio said:
orrr..

e^z - e^-z / 4
?

Show your steps...
 
  • #14
learningphysics said:
Show your steps...

e[tex]^{z}[/tex] + e[tex]^{-z}[/tex] / 2

d/dx e[tex]^{z}[/tex] = e[tex]^{z}[/tex] * d/dx (z)
z=real number, d/dx = 1

d/dx e[tex]^{-z}[/tex] = e[tex]^{-z}[/tex] * d/dx (-z)
z=real number, d/dx = -1

Denominator ^2 by quotient rule...

=e[tex]^{z}[/tex] - e[tex]^{-z}[/tex] / 4

?
 
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Oblio said:
e[tex]^{z}[/tex] + e[tex]^{-z}[/tex] / 2

d/dx e[tex]^{z}[/tex] = e[tex]^{z}[/tex] * d/dx (z)
z=real number, d/dx = 1

d/dx e[tex]^{-z}[/tex] = e[tex]^{-z}[/tex] * d/dx (-z)
z=real number, d/dx = -1

Denominator ^2 by quotient rule...

=e[tex]^{z}[/tex] - e[tex]^{-z}[/tex] / 4

?

just do d/dz...

it's just (1/2)(e^z + e^-z)

taking d/dz you get [tex]\frac{1}{2}(\frac{d}{dz}e^z + \frac{d}{dz}e^{-z})[/tex]

so the answer is just (e^z - e^-z)/2

if you do it using the quotient rule... you need to do derivative of the numerator by the denominator, minus the numerator*deriavative of the denominator divided by the denominator squared so...

[tex]\frac{(e^z - e^{-z})2 - (e^z + e^{-z})(0)}{2^2}[/tex]

and you get the same result.
 
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I don't know the rule of putting a half there...
 
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Oblio said:
I don't know the rule of putting a half there...

It's just taking out the constant.

if z = A*y

then taking the derivative of both sides with respect to x...

dz/dx = A*(dy/dx)

For example... the derivative of 5e^(2x) = 5*d/dx(e^(2x)) = 5*2e^(2x) = 10e^(2x)
 
  • #18
alrighty, i think i get it.
basically what i get is that d/dx of cosh is sinh and vice versa right?
 
  • #19
I forget integrating quotients.. and e...
 
  • #20
Oblio said:
alrighty, i think i get it.
basically what i get is that d/dx of cosh is sinh and vice versa right?

Yeah.
 
  • #21
all i have left to do is prove that arcsinhx = integral dx 1/ sqrt[1+x^2] and I can't figure this out...
 
  • #22
Oblio said:
all i have left to do is prove that arcsinhx = integral dx 1/ sqrt[1+x^2] and I can't figure this out...

did you do the substitution x = sinhz ?
 
  • #23
i may have gotten somewhere...

can you explain why e^2x + e^-2x cancel out?
 
  • #24
Oblio said:
i may have gotten somewhere...

can you explain why e^2x + e^-2x cancel out?

Not sure... use the identity in part c) for the integral...
 
  • #25
but here its in a square root and added to one
 
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Oblio said:
but here its in a square root and added to one

yeah... what is sinh^2z + 1 using that identity?
 
  • #27
Are you sure you have the question posted correctly? I think the question should be to prove that integral equals arcsinhx
 
  • #28
lol my bad.
for convenience on here i didnt match letters to the actual letters, and when you said c i looked at the wrong one.

i figured it out though, when you directed me to the right one with your last comment.

cosh^2 = 1 + sinh^2

integral dx 1/sqrt[cosh^2
=integral dx 1/cosh..

now I know the integra of cosh is sinh, but do i have to do something funky since its a quotient?
 
  • #29
It seems wrong that I can say
the integral of 1/cosh is 1/sinh
 
  • #30
learningphysics said:
Are you sure you have the question posted correctly? I think the question should be to prove that integral equals arcsinhx

thats what i meant, sorry didnt notice that typo.
I should have it right in my last posts...
 

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