Chapter 10. Calculation Functions
Abs ( number )
Data type returned: Number, Time
Category: Number
Parameters:
• number—Any expression that resolves to a numeric value.
Description:
Returns the absolute value of number; absolute value is always a positive number.
Examples:
Acos ( number )
Data type returned: Number
Category: Trigonometric
Parameters:
• number—Any expression that resolves to a numeric value from –1 to 1.
Description:
The arc cosine of a number is the angle (measured in radians) whose cosine is the specified number. The range of values returned by the Acos function is 0 to Pi.
If Acos (x) = y, then Cos (y) = x.
Examples:
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