catanhf - Linux
Overview
The catanhf
command computes the inverse hyperbolic tangent of a floating-point number. It is primarily used in mathematical computations involving hyperbolic functions and is often useful for tasks related to trigonometry, calculus, and complex analysis.
Syntax
catanhf number
- number: The floating-point number whose inverse hyperbolic tangent is to be calculated.
Options/Flags
This command does not support any options or flags.
Examples
Simple Usage:
catanhf 0.5
0.5493061443340549
Integration with Other Commands:
echo 0.5 | catanhf
0.5493061443340549
# Convert degrees to radians using hyperbolic functions
angle_degrees=30
angle_radians=`catanhf $(sin $angle_degrees / cos $angle_degrees)`
echo $angle_radians
0.5235987755982989
Common Issues
- Invalid Input: If a non-floating-point number or a value outside the domain of the inverse hyperbolic tangent is provided, the command may return an error or produce an unexpected result.
- Numerical Precision: Calculations involving floating-point numbers can exhibit precision errors, so the output may not be perfectly accurate.
Integration
catanhf
can be combined with other mathematical commands like sin
, cos
, and atanhf
to perform complex mathematical computations. It can also be used as part of scripts or pipelines to automate mathematical tasks.
Related Commands
tanh
: Compute the hyperbolic tangent of a number.atanhf
: Compute the inverse hyperbolic tangent of a number.sin
,cos
,tan
: Compute the trigonometric functions sine, cosine, and tangent.