Name
Sin Function
Syntax
Sin(number
)
-
number
Use: Required
Data Subtype: Numeric
An angle expressed in radians.
Return Value
A Double containing the sine of an angle.
Description
Returns the ratio of two sides of a right triangle in the range -1 to 1.
Rules at a Glance
The ratio is determined by dividing the length of the side opposite the angle by the length of the hypotenuse.
Programming Tips & Gotchas
You can convert radians to degrees using the formula:
radians = degrees * (pi/180)
You can convert degrees to radians using the formula:
degrees = radians * (180/pi)
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