What Are the Roots of sinh(z) = 1/2?

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In summary, Daniel found all the roots of sin h(z) = 1/2 using the quadratic equation and the quadratic formula. He was confused about what to do next and how to find the roots. Someone helped him out and he found z = ln(1/2 +-(sqrt(5)/2) and z = ln(1+sqrt(5)/2) and z = ln(1-sqrt(5)/2). He also found z = ln(3.24)-ln(2)+2k*pi*i and z = ln(1.24)-ln(2)+2k*pi*i.
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Homework Statement



Find all the roots of sin h(z) = 1/2

2. The attempt at a solution

sin h(z) = [1/2](e^z - e^-z) = 1/2
=> e^z -e^-z = 1
=> e^2z - e^z - 1 = 0 {multiplied e^z bothsides}
this is a quadratic equation in e^z using quadratic formula,

e^z = [1+- sqrt(5)]/2

taking 'ln' on bothsides

z = ln[{1+- sqrt(5)}/2]

And after this step I am confused, what to do next and how to find all the roots?

can someone help me out in this?
 
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Just remember that

[tex] e^{2k\pi i} =1 \ , \forall k\in\mathbb{Z} [/tex]

Daniel.
 
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i can think of
z = ln(1/2 +-(sqrt(5)/2)
z = ln(1.61) and z = ln(-0.61)

and ln(-ive) is not defined.

:(
 
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No way is it true that ln(a+b)=ln a +ln b.

Daniel.
 
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yupp u r right!
 
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Nowhere on that page does it state that ln(a+b)=lna+lnb.

The correct result, which is stated, is ln(ab)=lna+lnb
 
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omg... cristo... I got ur point.I m making a blunder actually ...ok
i come up wid sumthing new and edited my aforementioned post!
 
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z = ln(1/2 +-(sqrt(5)/2)

z = ln(1+sqrt(5)/2) and z = ln(1-sqrt(5)/2)
z = ln(3.24)-ln(2)+2k*pi*i and z = ln(1.24)-ln(2)+2k*pi*i

0.48+2k*pi*i and -0.48+2k*pi*i

we can say +-1/2 + 2k*pi*i

is this solution correct?
 
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You can't approximate to 1/2. It's actually better if you leave it in the original form, the one still containing natural logs.

Daniel.
 
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whizzkid said:
z = ln(1/2 +-(sqrt(5)/2)

z = ln(1+sqrt(5)/2) and z = ln(1-sqrt(5)/2)
z = ln(3.24)-ln(2)+2k*pi*i and z = ln(1.24)-ln(2)+2k*pi*i

0.48+2k*pi*i and -0.48+2k*pi*i

we can say +-1/2 + 2k*pi*i

is this solution correct?

0.48 is not 1/2! Don't approximate.

By the way, it is sinh(x) not sin h(x). I first thought you meant sine of some function h(x)!
 

Related to What Are the Roots of sinh(z) = 1/2?

1. What are the roots of the function sin h(z) = 1/2?

The roots of a function are the values of the independent variable that make the function equal to zero. In this case, the roots of sin h(z) = 1/2 are the values of z that make sin h(z) equal to 1/2. To find these values, we can use a calculator or trigonometric identities to solve for z.

2. How do the roots of sin h(z) = 1/2 relate to the unit circle?

The unit circle is a circle with a radius of 1 centered at the origin (0,0) on a coordinate plane. The roots of sin h(z) = 1/2 represent the points on the unit circle where the y-coordinate is equal to 1/2. These points are located at angles of π/6 and 5π/6 radians, or 30 and 150 degrees, respectively.

3. Are there any other solutions to sin h(z) = 1/2 besides the roots?

Yes, there are an infinite number of solutions to this equation. In addition to the roots at π/6 and 5π/6 radians, or 30 and 150 degrees, there are also solutions at any angle that has a reference angle of π/6 or 5π/6. These angles can be found by adding or subtracting multiples of 2π to the roots, such as 7π/6 and 11π/6.

4. What is the relationship between the roots of sin h(z) = 1/2 and the graph of the function?

The roots of a function are the x-intercepts of its graph. In the case of sin h(z) = 1/2, the x-intercepts occur at the angles of π/6 and 5π/6 radians, or 30 and 150 degrees. These points can be plotted on the unit circle and connected to create a graph of the function, which resembles a sine wave.

5. Can the roots of sin h(z) = 1/2 be used to solve other trigonometric equations?

Yes, the roots of this equation can be used to solve other trigonometric equations by using them as reference angles. For example, if we have an equation sin z = 1/2, we can use the fact that sin z = sin (π/6) at the reference angle π/6 to solve for z. This makes the roots of sin h(z) = 1/2 useful in solving a variety of trigonometric equations.

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