BB___TAN

=TAN= toc

Description
> This function returns the tangent of the given angle or expression. > The angle must be expressed in **radians**. > The opposite is the ATN function.

Syntax

 * 1) TAN(Number)

Hints

 * 1) Most mathematical operations in Just BASIC can be performed on Literal Numbers, Numeric Variables, or Numeric Expressions that consist of Literal Numbers, Numeric Variables, or both.
 * 2) There are 2 * pi radians in a full circle of 360 degrees. A formula to convert degrees to radians is: radians = degrees divided by 57.29577951.
 * 3) Some helpful functions to convert between radians and degrees are available at the ACS function and ASN function pages.

Example
code format="lb" Print TAN(1) Print TAN(0.5) Print TAN(-0.2) Print TAN(-1/2) End code

Useful Functions
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