Math [FF, IE 3]
The math object contains numerous properties and methods. Except where noted, all of these properties and methods work in Firefox, IE 3, and more recent browsers, and all the properties are read-only. Because most of the methods and properties are self-explanatory, I will give few examples. I'll round all numbers to the sixth decimal point.
Properties
E | e, Euler's constant, the base of natural logarithms (2.718282) |
LN2 | Natural log of 2 (0.693147) |
LN10 | Natural log of 10 (2.302585) |
LOG2E | Base 2 log of e (1.442695) |
LOG10E | Base 10 log of e (0.434294) |
PI | Pi (3.141593) |
SQRT2 | Square root of 2 (1.414214) |
Methods
| Absolute value of the argument, for example, |
| Arc cosine of the argument in radians ... |
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