ASIN( ) Function

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Returns in radians the arc sine of a numeric expression.

Syntax

ASIN(nExpression)

Returns

Numeric

Arguments

nExpression

Specifies the numeric expression whose arc sine ASIN( ) returns. The value of nExpression can range from +1 through –1, and the value ASIN( ) returns can range from –pi/2 through +pi/2 ( –1.57079 to 1.57079). The number of decimal places in the display of the result can be specified with SET DECIMALS.

Remarks

Use RTOD( ) to convert radians to degrees.