Solve E^x = k/c sin^2(x) Homework

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The equation e^x = (k/c)sin²(y) is analyzed for solving t. The initial solution proposed is t = arcsin(√(ce^x/k)), but further calculations indicate additional terms, specifically ln(4π) + π. The discussion clarifies whether y should be interpreted as t, emphasizing that sine's periodic nature results in multiple valid solutions for y.

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[tex]e^x = \frac {k}{c}sin^2(y)[/tex] solving for t

i thought it was [tex]t=arcsin(\sqrt{\frac{ce^x}{k}})[/tex]

but my calc is saying like the answer above + ln4*pi + pi.
 
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er, where is there a "t" in your expression? do you mean t instead of y? or is y a function of t? if the y is supposed to be a t, you are most certainly right, otherwise, we are missing information
 
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Homework Statement



[tex]e^x = \frac {k}{c}sin^2(y)[/tex] solving for t

i thought it was [tex]t=arcsin(\sqrt{\frac{ce^x}{k}})[/tex]

but my calc is saying like the answer above + ln4*pi + pi.
[tex]y= arcsin(\sqrt{\frac{ce^x}{k}}))[/tex]
is a solution buy sine is a periodic function so there are other values of y that will give the same value.
 

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