Hyperbolic Functions

Definitions

The hyperbolic functions are defined as follows:

The graphs of hyperbolic functions are below:

y=sinhxxyy=coshxxy1y=tanhxxy1-1

From these graphs, the domain and range of the hyperbolic functions can be found:

  • has a domain of , range of .
  • has a domain of , range of .
  • has a domain of , range of .

Inverse hyperbolic functions

The inverse hyperbolic functions are , , and .
The domains and ranges can be found:

  • has a domain of , range of .
  • has a domain of , range of .
  • has a domain of , range of .

The inverse hyperbolic functions have logarithmic forms that can be proved by using the exponential definition of the hyperbolic functions and solving the hidden quadratic. These are:


  • These are given in the formula book.

Hyperbolic identities

The most important hyperbolic identity is:

When proving identities, it is often useful to return to the exponential definitions of , , and . Outside of the syllabus, there is Osborn's Rule for converting normal trigonometric identities into hyperbolic identities.

Calculus of hyperbolic functions

The derivatives of hyperbolic functions are:


  • Only the last one is given. These can be found by returning to the exponential definitions.

The integrals of hyperbolic functions are: