Arcsin (Noun)
Meaning
The inverse function of the sine; the angle that has a sine equal to a given number.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The calculator had a built-in arcsin function, which was useful for solving trigonometric equations.
- To solve the equation sin(x) = 0.5, we can use the arcsin function to find the value of x.
- The arcsin of 1 is pi/2, since the sine of pi/2 is equal to 1.
- In calculus, the derivative of arcsin(x) is often used in proofs and applications.
- Using a graphing calculator, we can visualize the relationship between the sine and arcsin functions.