&SIC FUNCTIONS SECTION 5.21
5.21.2 Function
TAH returns the tangent of an angle.
Syntax
TAN(N)
where N is a numeric variable in radians.
Examples T : TAN(2.56)
sets T equal to the value of the tangent of 2.56 radians.
PRINT TAN(2.56) gives:
-.65744712167262
Remarks The argument is expressed in radians.
The tangents on angles in degrees may be calculated as
follows:- ·
A : TANCangle/1 BO*PI)
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