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Hyperbolic Functions Help

Hello there. I need a little bit of help on one of these questions. I can do 2a and 2b but I don't know where to begin on 2c. Maybe an indication of what to do if that would be really helpful. Thanks in advance.Maths Assignement 2 q2.png
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For i) you should get y using a well known identity, and plug that into the arc length formula?
Reply 2
Original post by mqb2766

For i) you should get y using a well known identity, and plug that into the arc length formula?


is y = h + c?
Reply 3
Original post by Tee.Q
is y = h + c?

Hyperbolic identity. Just look at the shape of the wire, that would give you a clue.
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Original post by mqb2766
Hyperbolic identity. Just look at the shape of the wire, that would give you a clue.


y = cosh(x)? Am I on the right track?
Reply 5
Original post by mqb2766

For i) you should get y using a well known identity, and plug that into the arc length formula?

Is Y that is in the first equation the same as Y in the cordinates?
Reply 6
Original post by Tee.Q
y = cosh(x)? Am I on the right track?

Yes, although there are a couple of simple transformations to make it match the given information.

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