BASIC FUNCTIONS
SECTION
5.2
5,2,4
Function ATN generates the angle whose tangent is specified by the
argument.
Syntax
ATN (N)
Exanples A=ATN(0,6009)
Sets
A equal to 0,541071 Radians, i.e. 31°
or
B=ATN(V)
sets B equal to ARCTAN of variable V
Remarks The resultant angle is specified in radians.
VER.V09F
To convert to degrees:
A=ATN(V)*180/PI
in the example above,
PRINT (ATN(0,6009)*360/(2*PI))
returns
31,0011
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