Name
Cos Function
Syntax
Cos(number
)
-
number
Use: Required
Data Subtype: Numeric expression
An angle in radians.
Return Value
A Variant with a subtype of Double 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 & 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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