Arccot Calculator

Calculate the inverse cotangent (arccot) of any real number.

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Concept

What is Arccot?

The arccot function (also known as inverse cotangent) is the inverse of the cotangent function. It takes any real number and returns the angle whose cotangent is that value.

Definition:
If y = cot(θ), then θ = arccot(y)
Formula

Arccot Formula

The arccot function can be calculated using the following formula:

Formula:
arccot(x) = θ where -∞ < x < ∞ and 0° < θ < 180° (or 0 < θ < π in radians)
Values

Common Arccot Values

Special Values

  • arccot(0) = 90°
  • arccot(1.7321) = 30°
  • arccot(1) = 45°
  • arccot(0.5774) = 60°
  • arccot(∞) = 0°
  • arccot(-∞) = 180°

Properties

  • Domain: (-∞, ∞)
  • Range: (0°, 180°) or (0, π)
  • arccot(-x) = 180° - arccot(x)
  • arccot(cot(θ)) = θ for 0° < θ < 180°
Applications

Applications of Arccot

Physics Wave Analysis

Arccot is used in wave analysis to determine phase angles and wave properties.

Engineering Control Systems

Arccot functions are used in control systems to calculate phase angles and system responses.

Navigation GPS and Location

Arccot is used in GPS systems to calculate bearings and directions.

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