| Cos Function |
Named Arguments
No
Syntax
Cos(number)
number
Use: Required
Data Type: Double or numeric expression
An angle in radians.
Return Value
A Double data type denoting the cosine of an angle.
Description
Takes an angle specified in radians and returns a ratio representing the length of the side adjacent to the angle divided by the length of the hypotenuse.
Rules at a Glance
The cosine returned by the function is between –1 and 1.
Example
Dim dblCosine as Double dblCosine = Cos(dblRadians)
Programming Tips and Gotchas
To convert degrees to radians, multiply degrees by pi/180.
To convert radians to degrees, multiply radians by 180/pi.
See Also
- Atn Function, Sin Function, Tan Function
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