Availability
This routine is available starting with SIL Engine™ 2.5.
Syntax
sin(number)
Description
Returns the sine of the given angle.If the angle is in degrees, either multiply the angle by PI()/180 or use the radians function to convert the angle to radians.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| number | Number | Yes | Angle in radians you want the sine for. |
Return type
number
Example
number a = sin(1.047);
print("a= " + a);
number b = sin(60*pi()/180);
print("b= " + b);
Prints:
a= 0.8659266112878228;
b= 0.8660254037844386;
See also