3.5.1.2.12 Asin

1 Description
2 Syntax
3 Parameter
4 Return
5 Example
6 See Also

Description

The asin(x) function returns the inverse of the corresponding trigonometric function. x must be within -1 and 1 for asin , or a missing value is returned. Returned values are in radians, degrees or gradians, depending upon the system.math.angularunits object property (which can also be set in the Options dialog box).

Syntax

double asin(double x)

Parameter

must be in [-1,1].

Return

Returns the arcsine of x.

Example

aa = asin(0.5);
aa = ; //should return 0.5235987755983