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ACOTH returns the inverse hyperbolic cotangent (|x| > 1).
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Syntax
=ACOTH(number)| Argument | What it means |
|---|---|
number |
Value (angles in radians) |
Examples
Example 1
=ROUND(ACOTH(A2),5)Result: 0.54931. See the worked example table below for more cases.
ACOTH in practice
Where you will use it
- Engineering and physics formulas
- Catenary cables, hyperbolic growth models
- Coursework
Worked example
| x | Formula | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | =ROUND(ACOTH(A2),5) | 0.54931 |
| 5 | =ROUND(ACOTH(A3),5) | 0.20273 |
| -3 | =ROUND(ACOTH(A4),5) | -0.34657 |
Results calculated in Excel.
Mistakes people make
| Mistake | What to do instead |
|---|---|
| Degrees instead of radians | Wrap in RADIANS for angles |
| Out-of-range input | #NUM! or #DIV/0! |
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