Mathematics GCSE
Inverse trigonometric function
What Inverse trigonometric function means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Inverse trigonometric function
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A function used to obtain an angle from a trigonometric ratio, such as sin⁻¹ or cos⁻¹.
Topics that use Inverse trigonometric function
- Geometry and measures - Mensuration and calculation (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Arc
- arc length
- area and volume units
- area of a segment
- Chord
- Circumference
- Composite shapes and solids
- Congruence
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