Hyperbolic Function
Hyperbolic Function
Hyperbolic functions are mathematical functions that are analogs to the trigonometric functions.
They are essential in integral calculus as they provide alternative methods to solve complex
integrals involving exponential functions.
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Integrate the following hyperbolic functions.
1. ∫ cosh x dx
2. ∫ sinh x dx
Hyperbolic functions are functions that parametrize a parabola. In integral calculus, hyperbolic
functions play a significant role in simplifying integrals involving exponential functions.
1 2
sech x= = x −x
cosh x e + e
1 1
csch x = = x −x
sinh x e −e
The hyperbolic functions have identities that are similar to those trigonometric functions:
2 2
cosh x−sinh ¿ 1
2 2
1−tanh x=sech x
2 2
coth x−1=¿ csch x ¿
sinh 2 x=2 sinh x cosh x
2 2
cosh 2 x=cosh x sinh x
We’ve also included their corresponding derivative rule to give you an idea on how each
antiderivative formula was derived through the fundamental theorem of calculus. With these
rules, we are now equipped to integrate hyperbolic functions.