Trigonometric Identities
Trigonometry in mathematics deals with the right-angled triangle’s angles and sides. By trigonometric identities, we mean the identities we use whenever we need to express the various trigonometric functions in terms of an equation.
Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Inverse trigonometric functions are the inverse of normal trigonometric functions. Alternatively denoted as cyclometric or arcus functions, these inverse trigonometric functions exist to counter the basic trigonometric functions, such as sine (sin), cosine (cos), tangent (tan), cotangent (cot), secant (sec), and cosecant (cosec). When trigonometric ratios are calculated, the angular values can be calculated with the help of the inverse trigonometric functions.
Express in terms of a trigonometric function of θ, without radicals by making the trigonometric substitution x=a cos θ for π < θ <2π and a >0.
![The image displays a mathematical expression under a square root symbol: \(\sqrt{a^2 - x^2}\).
### Explanation:
This expression represents the square root of the difference between \(a^2\) and \(x^2\). It often appears in problems dealing with circles, ellipses, and trigonometry. Understanding this expression is essential in applications such as calculating the length of a segment in a circle or simplifying integrals in calculus.
#### Applications:
- **Geometry**: In the context of a circle with radius \(a\), this represents the distance from a point on the x-axis to a point on the circle.
- **Trigonometry**: This expression often appears in the context of computing the sine or cosine of an angle when dealing with right triangles.
- **Calculus**: It is used in integral expressions for finding arc lengths or solving certain types of differential equations.
Understanding how to manipulate and work with this expression is essential for advanced mathematical problem-solving.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F99f990aa-ade1-4201-bad9-acb9a7debe3d%2F3ecfdbc2-5eb7-4d13-8be1-abd7d8ae0aaf%2Fbe4b3qs_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
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