Questions tagged [hyperbolic-functions]

For questions related to hyperbolic functions: $\sinh$, $\cosh$, $\tanh$, and so on.

The hyperbolic functions are analogs of the usual trigonometric functions; we may define such functions as the hyperbolic sine

$$\sinh{x} = \frac{e^x - e^{-x}}{2}$$

and the hyperbolic cosine

$$\cosh{x} = \frac{e^x + e^{-x}}{2}$$

as well as the hyperbolic tangent

$$\tanh{x} = \frac{\sinh{x}}{\cosh{x}}=\frac{e^x - e^{-x}}{e^x + e^{-x}}$$

These functions are differentiable. More precisely, $\cosh'=\sinh$, $\sinh'=\cosh$, and $\tanh'=1-\tanh^2$.

Just as the point $(\cos{t}, \sin{t})$ describes a point on the unit circle $x^2 + y^2 = 1$, the point $(\cosh{t}, \sinh{t})$ defines a point on the unit hyperbola $x^2 - y^2 = 1$.

Reference: Hyperbolic function.

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Why is $\sinh(45°)$ not infinity? How does it ever intersect with the hyperbola, seeing as it goes along the asymptote?

From what I know, the hyperbolic trigonometric functions are almost the same as the circular trigonometric functions ($\sin, \cos, \tan$, et cetera without the $h$ suffix), except they output when a line coming from the centre at the given angle…
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How to construct a catenary of a specified length through two specified points

How to construct a catenary of a specified length through two specified points I'm not sure how to add this to the community Wiki. Any suggestions appreciated. I wrote this in about 1994 and thought others might find it useful. It was…
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The interconnection between Hyperbolic functions and Euler's Formula

From Euler's identity one may obtain that, $$\sin x=\dfrac{e^{ix}-e^{-ix}}{2i}$$ $$\cos x=\dfrac{e^{ix}+e^{-ix}}{2}$$ However, it looks quite same to the hyperbolic functions such as $$\sinh x=\dfrac{e^x-e^{-x}}{2}$$ $$\cosh…
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Calculate cosh(x) given sinh(x)

Given the value of sinh(x) for example sinh(x) = 3/2 How can I calculate the value of cosh(x) ?
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What is the use of hyperbolic trigonometric functions if they are easily expressible algebraically?

I get that there are uses for $\sin(x)$ and $\cos(x)$ because they are defined with imaginary exponents which aren't as easily worked with but the hyperbolic functions are simply $\frac12(e^x\pm e^{-x})$. I don't see why it would be necessary to…
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Why are hyperbolic functions defined by area?

I have successfully derived the hyperbolic functions in terms of exponentials from the graphical definition: For area $u/2$ bound by the unit parabola ($x^2 - y^2 = 1$), a ray from the origin to a point $(a,b)$ on the hyperbola and the $x$-axis,…
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Solving $\sinh^2x-2\cosh x = 0$

This seems to be a simple enough problem to find $x$, however there seems to be something missing $$f(x) = \sinh^2(x) - 2\cosh(x)$$ I know for a fact that there two $x$-intercepts for this function, as you can see here: I tried using double angle…
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Solving hyperbolic functions

I have 2 questions with regards to solving of hyperbolic functions. I have presented my current solutions to the best of my ability. Q1: Show that the real solution $x$ of $\tanh(x) = \operatorname{csch}(x)$ can be written in the form $x=\ln(u)+…
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Relationship between $\sin(x)$ and $\sinh(x)$

Given that $\tan(y) =\sinh(x)$ show that $\sin(y) = \pm \tanh(x) $. I know: $\tan\theta=\dfrac{\sin\theta}{\cos\theta}$ $\tanh\theta=\dfrac{\sinh\theta}{\cosh\theta}$ Also, $\tanh\theta =…
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Proving $\ln \cosh x\leq \frac{x^2}{2}$ for $x\in\mathbb{R}$

It seems to me that $\ln \cosh x\leq \frac{x^2}{2}$ for $x\in\mathbb{R}$, as suggested by graphing the difference between both functions as well as the fact that the Taylor series expansion of $\ln\cosh x$ at $x=0$ yields…
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Exact Values of Hyperbolic Trig Functions

There are some well-known exact values for trig functions, such as $$\sin\frac{\pi}{6}=\frac{1}{2},\quad \tan\frac{\pi}{3}=\sqrt 3, \quad\text{etc.}$$ Are there comparable special values for the hyperbolic trig functions? The output should be…
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solving $2\cosh2x = 13\cosh x - 12$

I've been asked to solve: $2\cosh2x = 13\cosh x - 12$ I showed earlier in the question that $\cosh2x = 2\cosh^2x -1$ So I can say that: $2(2\cosh^2x -1) = 13\cosh x - 12$ $\therefore 4\cosh^2x -13\cosh x + 10 = 0$ $\therefore \cosh x = \frac{5}{4}$…
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Is it possible express $\sinh(nx)$ in terms of $\sinh^k(x)$?

I wonder if it’s possible express $\sinh(nx)$ in terms of $\sinh^k(x)$, that is $$\sinh(nx)=\sum_{k=0}^{A(n)} A_k\sinh^k(x)$$ Thanks in advance!
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What are Hyperbolic Trig Functions Functions of?

Circular trig functions take in an angle and spit out a ratio. What do hyperbolic functions take in (I know it's a number, but what geometrically does it represent)? I've seen images that suggest they're a function of area, and others describe…
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Is there a simple equation to find the arclength of a hyperbola?

The arclength of a circle is just: $$r\theta$$ is there relation like this for a hyperbola? for example: $$r\phi$$ where phi is the argument of the hyperbolic functions.
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