What is math.cosh() in Python?

The cosh() function returns the hyperbolic cosine of a number. To be more specific, it returns the hyperbolic cosine of a number in the radians.

Figure 1 shows the mathematical representation of the cosh() function.

Figure 1: Mathematical representation of hyperbolic cosine function

Note: The math module is required for this function.

Syntax

cosh(num)

Parameter

This function requires a number that represents an angle in radians as a parameter.

In order to convert degrees to radians, use the following formula:

radians = degrees * ( pi / 180.0 )

Return value

cosh() returns the hyperbolic cosine of a number (radians) that is sent as a parameter.

Example

import math
#positive number in radians
print "The value of cosh(2.3) : ", math.cosh(2.3)
#negative number in radians
print "The value of cosh(-2.3) : ", math.cosh(-2.3)
#converting the degrees angle into radians and then applying cosh()
#degrees = 180
#PI = 3.14159265
result = 180.0 * (math.pi / 180.0)
print "The value of cosh("+str(result)+") : ", math.cosh(result)

Free Resources