usage of inverse function? What are the applications in real world
2007-09-21 10:44:29 · 4 answers · asked by c.wijaya 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Inverse functions are used to cancel other functions when solving an equation. The output of the original function will be the input to the ^-1(f) or also d(logx)=1/x
2007-09-21 12:58:04 · answer #1 · answered by mavis b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As crazy as this sounds, math is used in the "real world" for some of us.
Lets you know that 0=cos(x). If you don't know that off the top of your head, you could apply the inverse cosine function to both sides of the equation. Inv_cos (cos(x)) = x obviously, and if you look up or type into a calculator inv_cos(0) you will get the answer.
Off the top of my head, you could have an antenna pattern approximated as a function. If you wanted to know at what angle the power is half of its maximum you need inverse functions.
2007-09-21 12:35:54 · answer #2 · answered by Jared G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The inverse function is a method of solving equations. Just like plus, minus, multiply, and so on. You use it in complex equations like Bernoulli formula. Yes, all of math is used somewhere, and if you don't understand or know a part of it, then the solution in the real world is not as obvious or logical. I wish I could know all of math because I would be able to create and open new technologies with that knowledge.
2007-09-21 10:57:24 · answer #3 · answered by Ilya S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
function f may well be assumed a rapidly line on account that 2 factors a given. Assuming a rapidly line you are able to dertermin the inverse function. For function g(x) purely one ingredient is given consequently you are able to not discover any inverse
2016-12-17 07:06:49 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋