Name
Tan Function
Syntax
-
Tan(number) -
number Use: Required
Data Subtype: Numeric expression
An angle in radians.
Return Value
A Variant of subtype Double containing the tangent of an angle.
Description
Returns the ratio of two sides of a right-angle triangle.
Rules at a Glance
The returned ratio is derived by dividing the length of the side opposite the angle by the length of the side adjacent to the angle.
Programming Tips & Gotchas
You can convert degrees to radians using the following formula:
radians = degrees * (pi/180)
You can convert radians to degrees using the following formula:
degrees = radians * (180/pi)
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